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Buhrlage Family History

Buhrlage 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: Burlage, Burbage, Barlage, Burrage, Schrage, Burge, Burridge, Buehrle

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Where is the Buhrlage family from?

You can see how Buhrlage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhrlage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhrlage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Buhrlage families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buhrlage's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Buhrlage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhrlage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhrlage ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Buhrlage ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Buhrlage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhrlage 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Buhrlage. 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 25 military records available for the last name Buhrlage. For the veterans among your Buhrlage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhrlage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Buhrlage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Buhrlage in 1966 was 83, and 72 in 2002.

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