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Buchahan Family History

Buchahan 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: Buchanan, Buchan, Buchman, Buchanon, Buchannan, Chauhan, Buchta

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Where is the Buchahan family from?

You can see how Buchahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Buchahan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchahan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Buchahan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchahan 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 44 census records available for the last name Buchahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchahan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Buchahan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Buchahan. For the veterans among your Buchahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchahan lifespan?

Average Buchahan life expectancy in 2001 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchahan 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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