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Buchleitner Family History

Buchleitner 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: Lechleitner, Buchmeier, Buchner, Scheiner, Leitner, Buchalter

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Where is the Buchleitner family from?

You can see how Buchleitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchleitner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Buchleitner families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 3 Buchleitner families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buchleitner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buchleitner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchleitner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchleitner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Buchleitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchleitner 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Buchleitner. 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 278 military records available for the last name Buchleitner. For the veterans among your Buchleitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchleitner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Buchleitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buchleitner in 1962 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

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