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Buchheim Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Buchheim or Puchheim literally ‘beech settlement’.

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


Similar surnames: Buchheit, Bucher, Buche, Buchner, Buchholz, Sundheim, Buchen

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Where is the Buchheim family from?

You can see how Buchheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Buchheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Buchheim families living in Minnesota. This was about 31% of all the recorded Buchheim's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Buchheim families in 1880.
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What did your Buchheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchheim. 56% of Buchheim men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Buchheim women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchheim were Labor and Saleslady. .

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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
    56%
  • Glayier
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchheim 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Buchheim. 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 822 military records available for the last name Buchheim. For the veterans among your Buchheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchheim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buchheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Buchheim in 1962 was 68, and 63 in 2004.

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