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Buckanan Family History

Buckanan 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, Buckman, Bucknam, Buchanon, Buchannan, Backman, Luckman

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Where is the Buckanan family from?

You can see how Buckanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckanan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckanan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Buckanan families living in Cumberland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Buckanan's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Buckanan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckanan 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 Buckanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Phepherd and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Buckanan. 100% of Buckanan men worked as a Phepherd and 86% of Buckanan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Phepherd
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Home Duties
    15%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Buckanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckanan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Buckanan. 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 427 military records available for the last name Buckanan. For the veterans among your Buckanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckanan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Buckanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Buckanan in 1967 was 45, and 93 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buckanan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buckanan 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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