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Buhrer Family History

Buhrer Surname Meaning

German (Bührer): see Buehrer.

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


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Where is the Buhrer family from?

You can see how Buhrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buhrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Buhrer families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Buhrer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buhrer families in 1891.
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What did your Buhrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buhrer. 44% of Buhrer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Buhrer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buhrer were Manager and Nurse.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Buhrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buhrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhrer 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Buhrer. 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 542 military records available for the last name Buhrer. For the veterans among your Buhrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhrer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Buhrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buhrer in 1955 was 51, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buhrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhrer 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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