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Buchney Family History

Buchney Surname 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: Buchner, Buckley, Bucher, Burney, Buche, Bunney, Bushey, Buchtel

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Where is the Buchney family from?

You can see how Buchney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Buchney family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchney's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Buchney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchney 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 37 census records available for the last name Buchney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Buchney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Buchney. For the veterans among your Buchney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Buchney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buchney in 1962 was 54, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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