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Bucklen Family History

Bucklen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Buckland.

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


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Where is the Bucklen family from?

You can see how Bucklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucklen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bucklen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Bucklen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bucklen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bucklen families in 1911.
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What did your Bucklen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bucklen. 38% of Bucklen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bucklen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bucklen were Accountant and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bucklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucklen 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Bucklen. 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 218 military records available for the last name Bucklen. For the veterans among your Bucklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucklen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bucklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bucklen in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bucklen 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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