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Buchko Family History

Buchko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn: nickname for a noisy person derived from bucha ‘noise outcry’ + diminutive suffix -ko; or at least as a Rusyn name in Slovakia probably a topographic name or nickname derived from buk ‘beech tree’.

Compare Bucko. Americanized form of Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia Vojvodina in Serbia and Croatia) or Serbian Bučko (see Bucko) and Polish Buczko.

Compare Butchko.

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


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Where is the Buchko family from?

You can see how Buchko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buchko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Buchko families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Buchko's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Buchko families in 1911.
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What did your Buchko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchko. 39% of Buchko men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Buchko women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchko were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Waitress
    21%
  • Assembler
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Buchko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchko 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Buchko. 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 395 military records available for the last name Buchko. For the veterans among your Buchko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buchko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Buchko in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchko 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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