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Buyken Family History

Buyken 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: Boyken, Burken, Burden, Buren, Bullen, Burke, Butzen, Buckel, Budden

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Where is the Buyken family from?

You can see how Buyken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buyken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buyken family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Buyken's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Buyken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buyken 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 25 census records available for the last name Buyken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buyken 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Buyken. 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 27 military records available for the last name Buyken. For the veterans among your Buyken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buyken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Buyken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Buyken in 1966 was 98, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buyken 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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