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Buchalter Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Buchhalter ‘bookkeeper’ probably an occupational name for someone who kept the books of the Jewish community. Possibly also an altered form of South German Buchhalter (see Buckhalter ).

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


Similar surnames: Bucher, Burkhalter, Halter, Buckhalter, Buchner, Bichler, Buchmiller

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Where is the Buchalter family from?

You can see how Buchalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchalter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchalter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Buchalter families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buchalter's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Buchalter families in 1840.
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What did your Buchalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchalter. 40% of Buchalter men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Buchalter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchalter were Polisher and Finisher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Cutter
    8%
  • Polisher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    32%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Finisher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchalter 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Buchalter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 349 military records available for the last name Buchalter. For the veterans among your Buchalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchalter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buchalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buchalter in 1962 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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