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Bucannon Family History

Bucannon 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: Buchannon, Cannon, Bannon, Vuncannon, Bohannon, Mccannon, Buchanon

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Where is the Bucannon family from?

You can see how Bucannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucannon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bucannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bucannon families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bucannon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bucannon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bucannon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bucannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bucannon. 40% of Bucannon men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bucannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucannon 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bucannon. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bucannon. For the veterans among your Bucannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucannon lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Bucannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bucannon in 1982 was 46, and 49 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bucannon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bucannon 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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