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Buchanna Family History

Buchanna 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: Buchannan, Buchan, Buchmann, Buchanan, Behanna, Buchanon, Buchannon

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Where is the Buchanna family from?

You can see how Buchanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchanna families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Buchanna family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buchanna's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Buchanna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchanna 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 Buchanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchanna. 46% of Buchanna men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Buchanna women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchanna were Foreman and Waitress. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buchanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchanna 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Buchanna. 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 64 military records available for the last name Buchanna. For the veterans among your Buchanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchanna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Buchanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Buchanna in 1966 was 39, and 70 in 1998.

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