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Buchanin Family History

Buchanin 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, Buchanon, Buchan, Buchmann, Chanin, Buchannan, Buchannon

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Where is the Buchanin family from?

You can see how Buchanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchanin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchanin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Buchanin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchanin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Buchanin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchanin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchanin. 58% of Buchanin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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What Buchanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Buchanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchanin 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Buchanin. 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 Buchanin. For the veterans among your Buchanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchanin lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Buchanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Buchanin in 1994 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

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