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Buechner Family History

Buechner Surname Meaning

German (Büchner): variant of Buchner.

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


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Where is the Buechner family from?

You can see how Buechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buechner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buechner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Buechner families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Buechner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Buechner families in 1911.
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What did your Buechner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buechner. 23% of Buechner men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Buechner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buechner were New Worker and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Servant
    8%

What Buechner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Buechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buechner 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 875 immigration records available for the last name Buechner. 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 882 military records available for the last name Buechner. For the veterans among your Buechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buechner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buechner in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buechner 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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