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Buchanann Family History

Buchanann 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: Buchanan, Buchmann, Buchanon, Buchannan, Buchannon, Buchan, Bachmann

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Where is the Buchanann family from?

You can see how Buchanann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchanann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchanann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Buchanann families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchanann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Buchanann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchanann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchanann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buchanann. 100% of Buchanann men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Buchanann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchanann 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 Buchanann. 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 13 military records available for the last name Buchanann. For the veterans among your Buchanann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchanann lifespan?

Average Buchanann life expectancy in 1982 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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