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Buchay Family History

Buchay 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: Buchan, Buchta, Buch, Bachar, Bucy, Burcham, Bucher, Buche, Bushey

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Where is the Buchay family from?

You can see how Buchay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Buchay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Buchay family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Buchay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchay 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 29 census records available for the last name Buchay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchay 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Buchay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Buchay. For the veterans among your Buchay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchay lifespan?

Average Buchay life expectancy in 1970 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchay 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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