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Buzan Family History

Buzan Surname Meaning

Croatian and Slovenian (Bužan): probably a topographic name derived from dialect buža ‘hole’.

Polish (Bużan): unexplained.

Romanian: nickname from buză ‘lip’ (presumably denoting someone with prominent lips) or ‘edge’ + the augmentative suffix -an.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Buzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buzan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buzan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Buzan families living in Kent. This was about 92% of all the recorded Buzan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Buzan families in 1891.
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What did your Buzan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buzan. 100% of Buzan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 332 immigration records available for the last name Buzan. 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 720 military records available for the last name Buzan. For the veterans among your Buzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buzan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Buzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buzan in 1958 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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