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Buckwald Family History

Buckwald 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: Buchwald, Buckland, Duckwall, Berwald, Bucknell, Buckman, Buckel

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Where is the Buckwald family from?

You can see how Buckwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckwald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buckwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Buckwald families living in South Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Buckwald's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Buckwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buckwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckwald. 27% of Buckwald men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Buckwald women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buckwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckwald 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Buckwald. 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 224 military records available for the last name Buckwald. For the veterans among your Buckwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckwald lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buckwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Buckwald in 1962 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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