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Bukham Family History

Bukham 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: Burham, Burkham, Burnham, Burcham, Dunham, Barham, Buchan, Braham

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Where is the Bukham family from?

You can see how Bukham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bukham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bukham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bukham families living in North Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bukham's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bukham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Bukham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bukham 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bukham. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bukham. For the veterans among your Bukham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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