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Buchard Family History

Buchard Name Meaning

see Butchard .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bouchard, Bechard, Burchard, Bushard, Orchard, Bachar, Chard, Bucher

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Where is the Buchard family from?

You can see how Buchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Buchard families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Buchard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buchard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buchard. 43% of Buchard men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchard 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Buchard. 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 270 military records available for the last name Buchard. For the veterans among your Buchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Buchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Buchard in 1971 was 53, and 81 in 1998.

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