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Buckanman Family History

Buckanman 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, Buchanan, Buchannan, Backman, Luckman, Beckman, Zuckerman

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Where is the Buckanman family from?

You can see how Buckanman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckanman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Buckanman families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Buckanman family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buckanman's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Buckanman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Buckanman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckanman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Buckanman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buckanman. For the veterans among your Buckanman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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