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Origins of the Buhr surname

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About the Buhrs

We have a total number of 153 records for people with the last name Buhr.

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Where do most Buhrs live?

In 1921, most Buhrs lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Buhrs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 32 records for the Buhr surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Buhrs most likely to marry?

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Mileses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Buhrs.

What are the most common Buhr first names?

  • John
  • Henry
  • Anna
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Buhrs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Buhrs in 1921
At School

3

Child

1

Foreign Governess An Pair

1

Housemaid Domesitc

1

Maid Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Buhrs in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

7

Farm Hands

4

Crane Man

2

Office Machine Operators

2

Sales Clerks

2

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