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Buian Family History

Buian 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: Brian, Burian, Buban, Buzan, Buran, Buman, Bean, Bain, Guan, Ban

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Where is the Buian family from?

You can see how Buian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buian families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Buian family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Buian's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buian 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 26 census records available for the last name Buian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buian 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Buian. 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 7 military records available for the last name Buian. For the veterans among your Buian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buian lifespan?

Average Buian life expectancy in 1984 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buian 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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