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Buckthorpe Family History

Buckthorpe Surname Meaning

The place-name Bugthorpe, located in East Riding of Yorkshire, has intriguing linguistic roots.

It derives from the Old Scandinavian male given name Buggi, which is interestingly linked to the word buggi meaning ‘big bug’.

This connection highlights the cultural influence of Old Scandinavian language in the region.

The latter part of the name, thorp, translates to ‘farm village’, providing context to its geographical significance.

Overall, Bugthorpe is a fascinating example of how names reflect historical language and settlement patterns.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Buckthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckthorpe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Buckthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Buckthorpe families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Buckthorpe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buckthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Buckthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buckthorpe. 81% of Buckthorpe 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
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    10%
  • Bath Attendant
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Buckthorpe. 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 135 military records available for the last name Buckthorpe. For the veterans among your Buckthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckthorpe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Buckthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Buckthorpe in 1974 was 74, and 66 in 1997.

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