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Buckellew Family History

Buckellew 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: Buckelew, Buckallew, Bucklew, Buckalew, Buckley, Bellew, Bucknell

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Where is the Buckellew family from?

You can see how Buckellew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckellew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Buckellew families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buckellew's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buckellew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckellew 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 140 census records available for the last name Buckellew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckellew 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Buckellew. 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 47 military records available for the last name Buckellew. For the veterans among your Buckellew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckellew lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Buckellew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Buckellew in 1965 was 86, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckellew 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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