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Buckter Family History

Buckter 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: Buckler, Buchter, Bucker, Buckner, Tucker, Bicker, Buckley, Ducker

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Where is the Buckter family from?

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

What did your Buckter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Buckter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckter 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Buckter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Buckter. For the veterans among your Buckter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckter lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Buckter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buckter in 1989 was 79, and 91 in 2002.

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