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Bucton Family History

Bucton Name 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: Buxton, Bufton, Burton, Button, Becton, Bunton, Burston, Ruston

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Where is the Bucton family from?

You can see how Bucton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Bucton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bucton families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bucton's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Bucton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bucton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bucton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bucton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Bucton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucton 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Bucton. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bucton. For the veterans among your Bucton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Bucton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bucton in 1967 was 67, and 87 in 1980.

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