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Buskirk Family History

Buskirk Surname Meaning

Dutch: see Van Buskirk. The surname Buskirk is not found in the Netherlands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buskirk family from?

You can see how Buskirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buskirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buskirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Buskirk families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buskirk's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Buskirk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buskirk 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 Buskirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buskirk. 21% of Buskirk men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Buskirk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buskirk were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Buskirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Buskirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buskirk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Buskirk. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Buskirk. For the veterans among your Buskirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buskirk lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Buskirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buskirk in 1943 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buskirk 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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