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Buskanen Family History

Buskanen 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: Niskanen, Bussan, Buske, Skagen, Burkeen, Tikkanen, Buchanan

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Where is the Buskanen family from?

You can see how Buskanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buskanen family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Buskanen families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Buskanen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Buskanen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buskanen 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 8 census records available for the last name Buskanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buskanen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Buskanen. 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 Buskanen. For the veterans among your Buskanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buskanen lifespan?

Average Buskanen life expectancy in 1970 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buskanen 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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