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Buchander Family History

Buchander 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: Buchner, Buchalter, Chander, Buchinger, Buchbinder, Bolander

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Where is the Buchander family from?

You can see how Buchander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buchander family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchander's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buchander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchander 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 32 census records available for the last name Buchander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchander 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Buchander. 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 military records available for the last name Buchander. For the veterans among your Buchander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchander 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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