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Buchda Family History

Buchda 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: Buchta, Buda, Buch, Bucher, Buche, Buchan, Uchida, Burda, Bunda

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Where is the Buchda family from?

You can see how Buchda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Buchda families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Buchda's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buchda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchda. 100% of Buchda 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Buchda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchda 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Buchda. 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 30 military records available for the last name Buchda. For the veterans among your Buchda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Buchda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Buchda in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 1999.

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