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Buxey Family History

Buxey Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Buxey family from?

You can see how Buxey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buxey family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Buxey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Buxey families living in Hampshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Buxey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Buxey families in 1891.
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What did your Buxey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nurseryman Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Buxey. 34% of Buxey men worked as a Nurseryman Heavy Worker and 74% of Buxey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buxey were General Labourer and Press Operator.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Nurseryman Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Press Operator
    6%

What Buxey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buxey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buxey 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Buxey. 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 Buxey. For the veterans among your Buxey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buxey lifespan?

Average Buxey life expectancy in 1965 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buxey 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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