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Buchonan Family History

Buchonan 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: Buchanan, Buchan, Buchman, Buchanon, Buchannan, Buchta, Buchner

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Where is the Buchonan family from?

You can see how Buchonan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchonan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Buchonan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Buchonan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buchonan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Buchonan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchonan 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 Buchonan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchonan. 100% of Buchonan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Buchonan women worked as a Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Worker
    100%

What Buchonan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Buchonan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchonan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Buchonan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Buchonan. For the veterans among your Buchonan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchonan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Buchonan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Buchonan in 1987 was 70, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buchonan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buchonan 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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