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Buckheit Family History

Buckheit Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Buchheit.

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


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Where is the Buckheit family from?

You can see how Buckheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckheit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buckheit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Buckheit families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Buckheit's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Buckheit families in 1891.
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What did your Buckheit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckheit. 52% of Buckheit men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Buckheit women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckheit were New Worker and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buckheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckheit 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Buckheit. 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 274 military records available for the last name Buckheit. For the veterans among your Buckheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckheit lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Buckheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Buckheit in 1954 was 53, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckheit 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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