Origins of the Buchannan surname

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    In 1921, most Buchannans lived in london

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    1,100 Buchannan Travel & migration records
    4,200 Buchannans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Buchannan

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    We have for the Buchannan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1691.

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    What are the most common Buchannan first names?

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    Common jobs for Buchannans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Buchannans in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    21

    Dressmaker

    17

    House Keeper

    15

    Living On Own Means

    15

    F S

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Buchannans in 1921

    Fisherman

    50

    Weaver

    26

    Coal Miner

    25

    Farm Servant

    23

    Farmer

    22

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