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Buka Family History

Buka 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: Buda, Buza, Bula, Busa, Baka, Luka, Bua, Kuka, Burka, Butka

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Where is the Buka family from?

You can see how Buka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Buka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Buka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buka 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 Buka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buka. 100% of Buka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Buka women worked as a Domestic Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic Work
    100%

What Buka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Buka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buka 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Buka. 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 159 military records available for the last name Buka. For the veterans among your Buka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Buka in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buka 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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