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Buenger Name Meaning

German (Bünger): see Bunger .

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


Similar surnames: Buerger, Bunger, Juenger, Budner, Prenger, Brunger, Burger, Budinger

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Where is the Buenger family from?

You can see how Buenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Buenger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Buenger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buenger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buenger. 25% of Buenger men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Buenger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buenger were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Bartender
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Nurse
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buenger 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Buenger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 430 military records available for the last name Buenger. For the veterans among your Buenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buenger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Buenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buenger in 1956 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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