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Budkey Family History

Budkey 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: Buckey, Burkey, Buskey, Budney, Budke, Buckley, Budge, Audrey, Bussey

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Where is the Budkey family from?

You can see how Budkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Budkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Budkey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Budkey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Budkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Budkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budkey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Budkey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Budkey. For the veterans among your Budkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budkey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Budkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Budkey in 1975 was 72, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budkey 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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