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Bunchanan Family History

Bunchanan 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, Buchanon, Buchannan, Buchan, Buchmann, Buschmann, Buchman

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Where is the Bunchanan family from?

You can see how Bunchanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunchanan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bunchanan families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Bunchanan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunchanan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bunchanan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bunchanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunchanan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bunchanan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bunchanan. For the veterans among your Bunchanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunchanan lifespan?

Average Bunchanan life expectancy in 1996 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunchanan 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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