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Buckus Family History

Buckus 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: Backus, Bucks, Butkus, Bockus, Buck, Buckel, Brucks, Barkus, Bumpus

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Where is the Buckus family from?

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

What did your Buckus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buckus. 67% of Buckus men worked as a Coal Miner. .

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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

  • Coal Miner
    67%
  • Miner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Buckus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckus 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Buckus. 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 77 military records available for the last name Buckus. For the veterans among your Buckus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Buckus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Buckus in 1970 was 60, and 80 in 2002.

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