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Buckana Family History

Buckana 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: Buckman, Buchan, Buckland, Bucknam, Buchanan, Huckaba, Buck, Buckley

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Where is the Buckana family from?

You can see how Buckana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckana family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Buckana families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Buckana families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buckana's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Buckana families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckana 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 60 census records available for the last name Buckana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckana 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Buckana. 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 3 military records available for the last name Buckana. For the veterans among your Buckana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckana lifespan?

Average Buckana life expectancy in 2002 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckana 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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