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Buchberg Family History

Buchberg 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: Bucher, Buchner, Hochberg, Buchter, Buchberger, Buchler, Buchert

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Where is the Buchberg family from?

You can see how Buchberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buchberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buchberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buchberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchberg. 100% of Buchberg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Buchberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchberg 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Buchberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Buchberg. For the veterans among your Buchberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Buchberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Buchberg in 1964 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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