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Buwe Family History

Buwe Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Duwe, Buse, Huwe, Bue, Ruwe, Buie, Bute, Bowe, Butt, Mule

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Where is the Buwe family from?

You can see how Buwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buwe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buwe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Buwe families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Buwe's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Buwe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buwe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buwe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Buwe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Buwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buwe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Buwe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Buwe. For the veterans among your Buwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buwe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Buwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Buwe in 1966 was 53, and 45 in 2002.

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