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Buckell Family History

Buckell Surname Meaning

see Buckle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Buckell family from?

You can see how Buckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Buckell families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buckell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buckell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckell 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 Buckell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Buckell. 50% of Buckell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Buckell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckell were Manufacturer and Income.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmers Son
    12%
  • Manufacturer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Income
    50%

What Buckell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Buckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckell 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Buckell. 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 485 military records available for the last name Buckell. For the veterans among your Buckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Buckell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buckell in 1963 was 82, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buckell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckell 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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