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Bucan Family History

Bucan Name 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: Buchan, Bocan, Buban, Buzan, Buran, Buman, Bean, Guan, Ban, Buck

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Where is the Bucan family from?

You can see how Bucan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bucan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Bucan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bucan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bucan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bucan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bucan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bucan. 100% of Bucan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bucan women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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What Bucan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Bucan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucan 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Bucan. 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 194 military records available for the last name Bucan. For the veterans among your Bucan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bucan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bucan in 1970 was 80, and 51 in 2004.

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