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Buchans Family History

Buchans 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, Burhans, Buchmann, Buchen, Bachand, Suchan, Buchanan, Buchs

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Where is the Buchans family from?

You can see how Buchans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Buchans families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchans's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Buchans families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchans 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 Buchans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchans. 100% of Buchans 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Buchans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchans 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Buchans. 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 76 military records available for the last name Buchans. For the veterans among your Buchans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchans lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Buchans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Buchans in 1951 was 27, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchans 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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