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Buckalen Family History

Buckalen 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: Buckalew, Bucklen, Buckley, Bucklew, Bucklin, Buckler, Buckle

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Where is the Buckalen family from?

You can see how Buckalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckalen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckalen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Buckalen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buckalen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Buckalen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckalen 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 194 census records available for the last name Buckalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckalen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Buckalen. 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 57 military records available for the last name Buckalen. For the veterans among your Buckalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckalen lifespan?

Average Buckalen life expectancy in 1987 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckalen 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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