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Buchalski Family History

Buchalski Surname Meaning

Polish:: habitational name for someone from a place called Buchałowice.

It is a patronymic derived from the personal name Buch, which is a pet form of Budzisław.

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


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Where is the Buchalski family from?

You can see how Buchalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Buchalski families living in New Jersey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Buchalski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Buchalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buchalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchalski. 39% of Buchalski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Buchalski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchalski were Shipping Clerk and Beautician.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Water Tender
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Beautician
    25%

What Buchalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Buchalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchalski 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Buchalski. 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 186 military records available for the last name Buchalski. For the veterans among your Buchalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchalski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buchalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buchalski in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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