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Buckallew Family History

Buckallew Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Buccleuch (see Bucklew).

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


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Where is the Buckallew family from?

You can see how Buckallew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckallew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckallew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Buckallew families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Buckallew's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Buckallew families in 1840.
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What did your Buckallew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckallew. 60% of Buckallew men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Buckallew women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckallew were Janitor and Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Buckallew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Buckallew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckallew 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Buckallew. 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 132 military records available for the last name Buckallew. For the veterans among your Buckallew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckallew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buckallew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buckallew in 1966 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

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