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Buckheim Family History

Buckheim 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: Buchheim, Buckheit, Buchheit, Buckley, Bucher, Bucknell, Buche

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Where is the Buckheim family from?

You can see how Buckheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buckheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Buckheim families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buckheim's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Buckheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buckheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckheim. 100% of Buckheim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Buckheim women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Buckheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckheim 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Buckheim. 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 45 military records available for the last name Buckheim. For the veterans among your Buckheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Buckheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buckheim in 1965 was 72, and 61 in 2001.

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