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Buckaloo Name Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Buccleuch (see Bucklew ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Buckalew, Buckelew, Barkalow, Bucklew, Buckallew, Buckley, Bucks

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Where is the Buckaloo family from?

You can see how Buckaloo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckaloo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckaloo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Buckaloo families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Buckaloo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buckaloo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckaloo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buckaloo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckaloo. 31% of Buckaloo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Buckaloo women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckaloo were Chauffeur and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Plumber
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buckaloo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckaloo 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Buckaloo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Buckaloo. For the veterans among your Buckaloo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckaloo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Buckaloo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Buckaloo in 1959 was 37, and 62 in 2004.

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