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Buca Family History

Buca Surname 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: Buck, Buda, Buch, Bucy, Buza, Baca, Bula, Duca, Luca, Busa

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Where is the Buca family from?

You can see how Buca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buca family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Buca family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Buca's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Buca families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buca ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Buca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Buca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buca 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Buca. 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 28 military records available for the last name Buca. For the veterans among your Buca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buca lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Buca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buca in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buca ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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