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Buzz Family History

Buzz 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: Butz, Buza, Buzzi, Budz, Buzza, Butt, Buck, Bury, Buda, Burr

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Where is the Buzz family from?

You can see how Buzz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buzz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Buzz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Buzz family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Buzz's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Buzz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buzz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buzz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buzz. 50% of Buzz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Trapper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Buzz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buzz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Buzz. 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 71 military records available for the last name Buzz. For the veterans among your Buzz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buzz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Buzz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Buzz in 1969 was 74, and 78 in 1998.

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