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Buckshot Family History

Buckshot 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: Buckhout, Buckson, Bockholt, Bucks, Bucko, Buckaloo, Bushor, Buckholz

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Where is the Buckshot family from?

You can see how Buckshot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckshot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buckshot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Buckshot families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Buckshot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Buckshot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckshot 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 Buckshot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buckshot. 100% of Buckshot men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Buckshot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Buckshot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckshot 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Buckshot. 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 37 military records available for the last name Buckshot. For the veterans among your Buckshot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckshot lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Buckshot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Buckshot in 1969 was 79, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buckshot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckshot 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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