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Buckelman Family History

Buckelman 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: Bockelman, Buckman, Deckelman, Zuckerman, Brockelman, Fackelman

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Where is the Buckelman family from?

You can see how Buckelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Buckelman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Buckelman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Buckelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buckelman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Buckelman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Buckelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckelman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Buckelman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Buckelman. For the veterans among your Buckelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Buckelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Buckelman in 1965 was 70, and 67 in 1989.

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