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Bucur Family History

Bucur Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the old personal name Bucur from bucurie ‘joy’.

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


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Where is the Bucur family from?

You can see how Bucur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bucur families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bucur's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bucur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bucur 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 Bucur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bucur. 50% of Bucur men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Bucur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Bucur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucur 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Bucur. 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 84 military records available for the last name Bucur. For the veterans among your Bucur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bucur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bucur in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bucur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bucur 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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