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Buckridge Family History

Buckridge Surname Meaning

English (Berkshire): habitational name from a place in Worcestershire called Buckridge from Old English bōc ‘beech’ + hrycg ‘ridge hill’.

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


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Where is the Buckridge family from?

You can see how Buckridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Buckridge families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Buckridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buckridge families in 1911.
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What did your Buckridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckridge. 26% of Buckridge men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Buckridge women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckridge were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Buckridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckridge 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Buckridge. 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 433 military records available for the last name Buckridge. For the veterans among your Buckridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckridge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buckridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Buckridge in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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