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Buchhalter Family History

Buchhalter 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: Buchalter, Buchwalter, Buckhalter, Burkhalter, Hochhalter, Buckwalter

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Where is the Buchhalter family from?

You can see how Buchhalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchhalter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchhalter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Buchhalter family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchhalter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Buchhalter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchhalter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchhalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchhalter. 40% of Buchhalter 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman Own Business
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
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What Buchhalter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Buchhalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchhalter 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Buchhalter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Buchhalter. For the veterans among your Buchhalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchhalter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buchhalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buchhalter in 1963 was 77, and 106 in 2004.

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