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Buhannon Family History

Buhannon 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: Bohannon, Buchannon, Shannon, Hannon, Channon, Bannon, Buchanon

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Where is the Buhannon family from?

You can see how Buhannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhannon family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Buhannon family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhannon's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Buhannon families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Buhannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhannon 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 Buhannon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Buhannon. For the veterans among your Buhannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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