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Buohanan Family History

Buohanan 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, Bohanan, Buchanon, Buchannan, Bohanon, Bohannan, Buchan

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Where is the Buohanan family from?

You can see how Buohanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buohanan family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Buohanan family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buohanan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Buohanan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buohanan 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 79 census records available for the last name Buohanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buohanan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Buohanan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Buohanan. For the veterans among your Buohanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buohanan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buohanan 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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