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Bucala Family History

Bucala 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: Butala, Bucalo, Buchta, Scala, Bala, Cala, Bula, Bulla, Buccola

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Where is the Bucala family from?

You can see how Bucala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bucala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bucala families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bucala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bucala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bucala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bucala ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Bucala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucala 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Bucala. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bucala. For the veterans among your Bucala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucala lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Bucala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bucala in 1968 was 65, and 73 in 2001.

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