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Buynan Family History

Buynan 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: Buynak, Bryan, Bunyan, Guinan, Buchan, Burman, Butman, Bunin, Bussan

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Where is the Buynan family from?

You can see how Buynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buynan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Buynan families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buynan's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Buynan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Buynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buynan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Buynan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Buynan. For the veterans among your Buynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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