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Buckar Family History

Buckar 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: Bucker, Buck, Tucker, Bicker, Ducker, Bachar, Zucker, Bucher, Backer

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Where is the Buckar family from?

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

There are 82 census records available for the last name Buckar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckar 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Buckar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Buckar. For the veterans among your Buckar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckar lifespan?

Average Buckar life expectancy in 1979 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckar 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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