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Buckannon Family History

Buckannon 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: Buchannon, Buchanon, Buchannan, Cannon, Buonanno, Mckinnon, Mcgannon

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Where is the Buckannon family from?

You can see how Buckannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckannon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buckannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Buckannon families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buckannon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buckannon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buckannon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Buckannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckannon 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Buckannon. 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 38 military records available for the last name Buckannon. For the veterans among your Buckannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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