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Buchany Family History

Buchany 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, Buchmann, Bethany, Buchen, Burhans, Bachand, Suchan, Buchanan

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Where is the Buchany family from?

You can see how Buchany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Buchany families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Buchany families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchany's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Buchany families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchany 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 59 census records available for the last name Buchany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchany 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Buchany. 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 48 military records available for the last name Buchany. For the veterans among your Buchany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchany lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Buchany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buchany in 1972 was 58, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchany 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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