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Buckrum Family History

Buckrum Surname 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: Beckum, Bucknam, Cockrum, Burum, Butrum, Buttrum, Buck, Buckley

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Where is the Buckrum family from?

You can see how Buckrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckrum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buckrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Buckrum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Buckrum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buckrum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Buckrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckrum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Buckrum. 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 14 military records available for the last name Buckrum. For the veterans among your Buckrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckrum lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Buckrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buckrum in 1991 was 96, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckrum 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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