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Buika Family History

Buika 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: Burka, Butka, Budka, Buck, Buda, Buza, Belka, Burke, Bula, Berka

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buika 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 35 census records available for the last name Buika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buika 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Buika. 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 49 military records available for the last name Buika. For the veterans among your Buika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buika lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Buika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Buika in 1967 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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