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Buchser Family History

Buchser 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, Buchter, Buchler, Becher, Bacher, Kuchler, Kucher

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Where is the Buchser family from?

You can see how Buchser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Buchser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buchser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchser. 100% of Buchser women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Buchser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchser 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Buchser. 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 201 military records available for the last name Buchser. For the veterans among your Buchser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buchser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buchser in 1963 was 91, and 62 in 2003.

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