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Bucknar Family History

Bucknar 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: Bucknam, Buckner, Buchner, Buckman, Bruckner, Buckler, Beckner

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Where is the Bucknar family from?

You can see how Bucknar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucknar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bucknar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bucknar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bucknar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bucknar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bucknar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Bucknar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucknar 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 Bucknar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bucknar. For the veterans among your Bucknar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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