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Bucklew Family History

Bucklew Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Buccleuch: from the title of a ducal family associated with the town of Buccleuch in the Scottish Borders.

The surname Buccleuch is very rare in Scotland.

Compare Buckalew, Buckallew, Buckaloo, and Buckelew.

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


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Where is the Bucklew family from?

You can see how Bucklew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucklew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bucklew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bucklew families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bucklew's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Bucklew families in 1891.
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What did your Bucklew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bucklew. 100% of Bucklew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bucklew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucklew 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Bucklew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bucklew. For the veterans among your Bucklew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucklew lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bucklew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bucklew in 1947 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bucklew 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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