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Buckam Family History

Buckam 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: Bucknam, Buck, Burcham, Buckman, Buckel, Buchan, Bickham, Beckum

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Where is the Buckam family from?

You can see how Buckam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Buckam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Buckam families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Buckam's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Buckam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckam 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 Buckam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buckam. 100% of Buckam men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Buckam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckam 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Buckam. 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 29 military records available for the last name Buckam. For the veterans among your Buckam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckam lifespan?

Average Buckam life expectancy in 1981 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckam 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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