This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Buenhan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Buenhan Family History

Buenhan 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: Burnham, Brennan, Bunyan, Buchan, Breihan, Behan, Benham, Brenan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Buenhan family from?

You can see how Buenhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buenhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buenhan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Buenhan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Buenhan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buenhan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buenhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Buenhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Buenhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buenhan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Buenhan

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Buenhan. 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.

View all Buenhan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Buenhan. For the veterans among your Buenhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Buenhan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Buenhan family history

Discover More

What is the average Buenhan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buenhan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buenhan

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Buenhan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial