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Buckstein Family History

Buckstein 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: Eckstein, Burstein, Dickstein, Burnstein, Bernstein, Beckstead

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Where is the Buckstein family from?

You can see how Buckstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buckstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Buckstein family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buckstein's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Buckstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buckstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckstein. 19% of Buckstein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Buckstein women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Watchman
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buckstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckstein 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Buckstein. 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 82 military records available for the last name Buckstein. For the veterans among your Buckstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buckstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buckstein in 1963 was 75, and 62 in 2003.

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