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Buckson Family History

Buckson Surname Meaning

English: either a patronymic from Buck or possibly an altered form of Buxton.

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


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Where is the Buckson family from?

You can see how Buckson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Buckson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Buckson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Buckson families in 1911.
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What did your Buckson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckson. 32% of Buckson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Buckson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckson were Mechanic and Seamstress.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Sales Lady
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buckson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckson 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Buckson. 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 221 military records available for the last name Buckson. For the veterans among your Buckson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Buckson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buckson in 1959 was 26, and 58 in 2004.

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