History of your Surname
Get access to Buhrt family records.Start a free trial

Buhrt Family History

Buhrt 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: Burt, Kuhrt, Buhr, Butt, Bury, Burr, Bunt, Bahri, Burg, Bahr

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Buhrt family from?

You can see how Buhrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhrt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buhrt family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buhrt's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Buhrt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhrt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhrt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buhrt. 100% of Buhrt men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Buhrt | Data not to scale

*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%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Buhrt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Buhrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhrt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Buhrt

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Buhrt. 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.

View all Buhrt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Buhrt. For the veterans among your Buhrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Buhrt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Buhrt family history

Discover More

What is the average Buhrt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Buhrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Buhrt in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buhrt

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Buhrt family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Buhrt last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial