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Bouchan Family History

Bouchan 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, Boughan, Kochan, Bouchard, Boucher, Bouche, Boschen, Boughman

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Where is the Bouchan family from?

You can see how Bouchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouchan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bouchan families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Bouchan families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouchan's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Bouchan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Bouchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouchan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bouchan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bouchan. For the veterans among your Bouchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouchan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Bouchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bouchan in 1961 was 70, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouchan 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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