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Bukowska Family History

Bukowska 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: Bukowski, Zukowski, Bukoski, Kukowski, Lukowski, Butkowski, Bakowski

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Where is the Bukowska family from?

You can see how Bukowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bukowska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bukowska families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bukowska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bukowska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bukowska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bukowska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bukowska. 100% of Bukowska men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bukowska women worked as a Packer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Bukowska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Bukowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bukowska 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Bukowska. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bukowska. For the veterans among your Bukowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bukowska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bukowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bukowska in 1964 was 86, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bukowska 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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