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Bucknor Family History

Bucknor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Buchner. Scottish: variant of Buckner.

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


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Where is the Bucknor family from?

You can see how Bucknor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucknor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bucknor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bucknor family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bucknor's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bucknor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bucknor 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 Bucknor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bucknor. 50% of Bucknor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bucknor women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bucknor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucknor 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Bucknor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Bucknor. For the veterans among your Bucknor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucknor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bucknor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bucknor in 1962 was 81, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bucknor 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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