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Buyea Family History

Buyea 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: Buyer, Beyea, Bouyea, Boyea, Buda, Boye, Buteau, Buren, Buza, Bayer

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Where is the Buyea family from?

You can see how Buyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buyea family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Buyea families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buyea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buyea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buyea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buyea. 47% of Buyea men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Buyea women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buyea were Operator and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Buffer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buyea 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Buyea. 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 82 military records available for the last name Buyea. For the veterans among your Buyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buyea lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Buyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Buyea in 1955 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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