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Buddenhagen Family History

Buddenhagen Name Meaning

German (Westphalia): habitational name from a farm name composed of Middle Low German budde(n) ‘morass bog’ + hag(en) ‘hedge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Buddemeyer, Greenhagen, Ziegenhagen, Budden, Biedenharn, Ketterhagen

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Where is the Buddenhagen family from?

You can see how Buddenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buddenhagen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buddenhagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Buddenhagen families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Buddenhagen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buddenhagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buddenhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buddenhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buddenhagen. 35% of Buddenhagen men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Buddenhagen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buddenhagen were Engineer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Beauty Operator
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buddenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buddenhagen 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Buddenhagen. 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 461 military records available for the last name Buddenhagen. For the veterans among your Buddenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buddenhagen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Buddenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buddenhagen in 1955 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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