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Buchak Family History

Buchak Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Buchan, Buck, Buchta, Buch, Bachar, Burcham, Bucher, Bucek, Buche

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Where is the Buchak family from?

You can see how Buchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Buchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Buchak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Buchak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buchak families in 1920.
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What did your Buchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchak. 63% of Buchak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Buchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchak 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Buchak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Buchak. For the veterans among your Buchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Buchak in 1966 was 79, and 60 in 2004.

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