Buxman Family History

Buxman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Buchsmann a topographic name from Middle High German buhs(boum) ‘box (tree)’ (an early loanword from Latin buxus of the same meaning).

It is composed of two elements: the first part relates to the type of tree known as the box tree, which is notable for its dense foliage and use in landscaping.

The term “box tree” itself derives from Latin, showing the cross-cultural influences on language and names.

The second element, man, signifies a person or individual, further clarifying the identity associated with this name.

Overall, Buchsmann reflects the geographical and botanical roots that have shaped its meaning over time.

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

Similar surnames: Butman, Burman, Burgman, Putman, Bulman, Waxman, Bultman, Furman, Budman, Hutman

916	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
114	Military Records
30	Immigration Records
647	Census and Voter Lists
823	Member Trees

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Where is the Buxman family from?

You can see how Buxman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buxman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buxman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Buxman family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Buxman's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Buxman families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buxman 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 Buxman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, shaver was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buxman.

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Census Record

There are 647 census records available for the last name Buxman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buxman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Buxman. 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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Military Records

There are 114 military records available for the last name Buxman. For the veterans among your Buxman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buxman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Buxman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buxman in 1960 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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Buxman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Buchsmann a topographic name from Middle High German buhs(boum) ‘box (tree)’ (an early loanword from Latin buxus of the same meaning).

It is composed of two elements: the first part relates to the type of tree known as the box tree, which is notable for its dense foliage and use in landscaping.

The term “box tree” itself derives from Latin, showing the cross-cultural influences on language and names.

The second element, man, signifies a person or individual, further clarifying the identity associated with this name.

Overall, Buchsmann reflects the geographical and botanical roots that have shaped its meaning over time.

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

Where is the Buxman family from?

What did your Buxman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, shaver was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buxman.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

shaver

100%

What Buxman family records will you find?

What is the average Buxman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Buxman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buxman in 1960 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

Buxman Family History

Buxman Surname Meaning

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Buxman Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Buxman

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Where is the Buxman family from?

What did your Buxman ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Buxman family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Buxman lifespan?

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