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Buerner Family History

Buerner 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: Berner, Buehner, Boerner, Burner, Buerger, Turner, Burger, Berger

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Where is the Buerner family from?

You can see how Buerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buerner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Buerner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Buerner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Buerner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buerner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Buerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Buerner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Buerner. For the veterans among your Buerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buerner 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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