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Buckston Family History

Buckston Name Meaning

see Buxton .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Buckson, Burston, Bankston, Blackston, Ruston, Buxton, Beaston

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Where is the Buckston family from?

You can see how Buckston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Buckston families living in Alabama. This was about 22% of all the recorded Buckston's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Buckston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buckston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buckston. 100% of Buckston 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buckston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckston 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Buckston. 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 89 military records available for the last name Buckston. For the veterans among your Buckston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckston lifespan?

Average Buckston life expectancy in 1981 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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