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Budack Family History

Budack 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: Burack, Hudack, Busack, Black, Back, Buck, Buda, Bulick, Boback

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Where is the Budack family from?

You can see how Budack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Budack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Budack families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Budack's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Budack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Budack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Budack. 67% of Budack 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Budack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budack 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Budack. 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 Budack. For the veterans among your Budack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Budack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Budack in 1962 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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