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Bukva Family History

Bukva 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: Buda, Buza, Baksa, Kukla, Bula, Bulla, Burda, Busa, Bunda, Baka

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Where is the Bukva family from?

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

What did your Bukva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bukva. 100% of Bukva women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Bukva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bukva 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bukva. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bukva. For the veterans among your Bukva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bukva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bukva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bukva in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2001.

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