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Bukala Family History

Bukala 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: Butala, Bala, Kukla, Bula, Hakala, Bulla, Bakula, Kala, Kujala, Skala

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Where is the Bukala family from?

You can see how Bukala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bukala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bukala families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Bukala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bukala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bukala 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 Bukala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bukala. 36% of Bukala men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Bukala women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bukala were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    36%
  • Packer
    8%
  • Molder
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Bukala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Bukala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bukala 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Bukala. 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 188 military records available for the last name Bukala. For the veterans among your Bukala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bukala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bukala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bukala in 1962 was 75, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bukala 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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