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Buhan Family History

Buhan 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: Buchan, Behan, Bohan, Buban, Buhman, Buzan, Buran, Buman, Bahan, Han

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Where is the Buhan family from?

You can see how Buhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Buhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Buhan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buhan. 50% of Buhan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Buhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhan 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Buhan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Buhan. For the veterans among your Buhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Buhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Buhan in 1968 was 72, and 81 in 1998.

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