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Buchanon Family History

Buchanon Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Buchanan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buchanon family from?

You can see how Buchanon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchanon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchanon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Buchanon families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Buchanon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Buchanon families in 1891.
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What did your Buchanon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buchanon. 100% of Buchanon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Buchanon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchanon 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Buchanon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buchanon. For the veterans among your Buchanon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchanon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Buchanon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Buchanon in 1961 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buchanon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchanon 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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