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Buds Family History

Buds 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: Buda, Buss, Budd, Buis, Buus, Buys, Budz, Buhs, Bus, Buls

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Where is the Buds family from?

You can see how Buds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buds family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Buds families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Buds families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Buds's in USA. California had the highest population of Buds families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buds. 100% of Buds 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 413 census records available for the last name Buds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buds 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Buds. 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 43 military records available for the last name Buds. For the veterans among your Buds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buds lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Buds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Buds in 1975 was 76, and 78 in 1977.

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