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Buckshaw Family History

Buckshaw 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: Blackshaw, Bushaw, Buckman, Bagshaw, Buchan, Bickham, Burdeshaw

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Where is the Buckshaw family from?

You can see how Buckshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Buckshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Buckshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Buckshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Buckshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Buckshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loads was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buckshaw. 60% of Buckshaw men worked as a Loads.

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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

  • Loads
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Buckshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckshaw 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Buckshaw. 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 30 military records available for the last name Buckshaw. For the veterans among your Buckshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckshaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buckshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Buckshaw in 1963 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckshaw 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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