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Buchanek Family History

Buchanek 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: Suchanek, Buchner, Buchan, Buchanan, Bochenek, Kochanek, Kulhanek

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Where is the Buchanek family from?

You can see how Buchanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buchanek family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchanek's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Buchanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchanek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchanek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Buchanek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Buchanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchanek 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Buchanek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Buchanek. For the veterans among your Buchanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchanek lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Buchanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buchanek in 1977 was 74, and 83 in 1999.

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