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Buchester Family History

Buchester Surname 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: Rochester, Buchalter, Chester, Buchter, Burmester, Bester, Bucher

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Where is the Buchester family from?

You can see how Buchester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchester family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Buchester families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchester's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Buchester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Buchester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchester 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Buchester. 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 8 military records available for the last name Buchester. For the veterans among your Buchester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchester lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Buchester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Buchester in 1971 was 55, and 73 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buchester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchester ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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