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Buckelen Family History

Buckelen 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: Buckelew, Bucklen, Buckley, Buckel, Bucklew, Bucklin, Buckler

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Where is the Buckelen family from?

You can see how Buckelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buckelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Buckelen families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buckelen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buckelen families in 1880.
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What did your Buckelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buckelen. 50% of Buckelen men 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Buckelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckelen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Buckelen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Buckelen. For the veterans among your Buckelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckelen lifespan?

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