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Buckanin Family History

Buckanin 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: Bucklin, Buchanan, Buchanon, Buckman, Buchan, Buckland, Bunin

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Buckanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckanin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Buckanin. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Buckanin. For the veterans among your Buckanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckanin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Buckanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Buckanin in 1978 was 91, and 85 in 1996.

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