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Buchavay Family History

Buchavay 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: Buchanan, Buchta, Buchan, Bushway, Buchman, Buchanon, Buchannan

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Where is the Buchavay family from?

You can see how Buchavay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchavay family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Buchavay families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchavay's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Buchavay families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Buchavay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchavay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Buchavay. 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 Buchavay. For the veterans among your Buchavay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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