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Buchwitz Family History

Buchwitz 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: Duckwitz, Bucholtz, Buchta, Buchholz, Buchwald, Schwetz, Beckwith

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Where is the Buchwitz family from?

You can see how Buchwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Buchwitz families living in North Dakota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Buchwitz's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Buchwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchwitz. 60% of Buchwitz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Buchwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchwitz 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Buchwitz. 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 99 military records available for the last name Buchwitz. For the veterans among your Buchwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchwitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Buchwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Buchwitz in 1958 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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