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Bukay Family History

Bukay 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: Buday, Bugay, Kay, Bury, Buda, Bay, Dunay, Budai, Bucy, Buza

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Where is the Bukay family from?

You can see how Bukay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bukay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bukay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bukay families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bukay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bukay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Bukay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bukay 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bukay. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bukay. For the veterans among your Bukay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bukay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bukay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bukay in 1969 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bukay 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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