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Buerer Family History

Buerer 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: Bueter, Buehrer, Bueker, Burrer, Bierer, Buerger, Berner, Beer

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Where is the Buerer family from?

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

What did your Buerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buerer. 50% of Buerer 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
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What Buerer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Buerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerer 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Buerer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Buerer. For the veterans among your Buerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Buerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buerer in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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