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Buikstra Family History

Buikstra 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: Tuinstra, Balestra, Boonstra, Hoekstra, Bandstra, Dykstra, Kerkstra

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What did your Buikstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buikstra. 100% of Buikstra men worked as a Dentist.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dentist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Buikstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buikstra 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Buikstra. 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 30 military records available for the last name Buikstra. For the veterans among your Buikstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buikstra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Buikstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buikstra in 1969 was 83, and 99 in 2002.

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