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Bucky Family History

Bucky 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: Buck, Bucy, Buckey, Bucks, Bucko, Bucey, Bucki, Burky, Lucky, Beck

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Where is the Bucky family from?

You can see how Bucky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bucky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bucky families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bucky's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bucky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bucky 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 Bucky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bucky. 36% of Bucky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bucky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bucky were Manager and Housework.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Bucky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Bucky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucky 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Bucky. 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 Bucky. For the veterans among your Bucky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bucky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bucky in 1971 was 79, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bucky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bucky 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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