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Buckell Family History

Buckell Name Meaning

see Buckle .

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


Similar surnames: Bucknell, Buckel, Bickell, Buckels, Bickel, Burrell, Bursell

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Where is the Buckell family from?

You can see how Buckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Buckell families living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Buckell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Buckell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buckell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Buckell. 34% of Buckell men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Buckell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckell were Motor Driver and Incapacitated. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Motor Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Buckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckell 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Buckell. 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 485 military records available for the last name Buckell. For the veterans among your Buckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Buckell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buckell in 1963 was 82, and 70 in 1998.

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