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Origins of the Buckingham surname

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About the Buckinghams

We have a total number of 46334 records for people with the last name Buckingham.

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Where do most Buckinghams live?

In 1921, most Buckinghams lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Buckinghams

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We have 41,500 records for the Buckingham surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Buckinghams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Buckingham first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Buckinghams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Buckinghams in 1921
Laundress

215

Dressmaker

210

Domestic Servant

112

General Servant Domestic

92

Charwoman

86

Common Male occupations for Buckinghams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

290

General Labourer

165

Farmer

154

Farm Labourer

150

Carpenter

133

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