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Buwman Family History

Buwman 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: Bowman, Burman, Butman, Buxman, Budman, Bulman, Bouwman, Buhman

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Where is the Buwman family from?

You can see how Buwman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buwman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Buwman families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Buwman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Buwman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buwman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buwman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buwman. 100% of Buwman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Buwman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buwman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Buwman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Buwman. For the veterans among your Buwman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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