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Buchberger Family History

Buchberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places chiefly in southern Germany and Austria called Buchberg.

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


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Where is the Buchberger family from?

You can see how Buchberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Buchberger families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchberger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Buchberger families in 1911.
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What did your Buchberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buchberger. 75% of Buchberger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchberger 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Buchberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buchberger. For the veterans among your Buchberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Buchberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buchberger in 1961 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchberger 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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