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Bucanan Family History

Bucanan 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: Buchanan, Buckman, Buchan, Bucknam, Buchman, Bumann, Cunanan

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Where is the Bucanan family from?

You can see how Bucanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bucanan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bucanan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bucanan families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bucanan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bucanan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bucanan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bucanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bucanan. 100% of Bucanan women worked as a House Keeper. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Bucanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bucanan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bucanan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Bucanan. For the veterans among your Bucanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bucanan lifespan?

Average Bucanan life expectancy in 1993 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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