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Buik Family History

Buik Surname Meaning

see Bewick.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Buik family from?

You can see how Buik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buik families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Buik family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Buik's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Buik families in 1891.
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What did your Buik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buik. 100% of Buik women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buik 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Buik. 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 229 military records available for the last name Buik. For the veterans among your Buik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buik lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Buik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Buik in 1970 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buik 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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