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Buckeridge Family History

Buckeridge Surname Meaning

Possibly from Buckridge in Rock (Worcs) or from a similarly-named place elsewhere deriving from Old English bucca ‘male deer he-goat’.

In this context, the term 'Buckridge' can be analyzed etymologically.

The first part of the name, bucca, refers to a male deer, particularly a he-goat, which signifies the presence of wildlife in the area.

The second part, hrycg, means 'ridge', indicating a geographical feature that is likely prominent in the landscape.

Thus, the name Buckridge encapsulates both the natural fauna and the topography of the region.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Buckeridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckeridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Buckeridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Buckeridge families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Buckeridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buckeridge families in 1891.
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In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Buckeridge. 50% of Buckeridge men worked as a Motor Driver and 78% of Buckeridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckeridge were Dock Laborer Heav and Unpaid Household Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    50%
  • Dock Laborer Heav
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • School Teacher
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Buckeridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buckeridge in 1966 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

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