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Buckelew Family History

Buckelew Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Buccleuch (see Bucklew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buckelew family from?

You can see how Buckelew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckelew family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckelew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Buckelew families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Buckelew's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Buckelew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckelew 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 Buckelew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckelew. 32% of Buckelew men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Buckelew women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckelew were Salesman and House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • House Keeper
    12%

What Buckelew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Buckelew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckelew 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Buckelew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buckelew. For the veterans among your Buckelew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckelew lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Buckelew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Buckelew in 1952 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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