Origins of the Buchannan surname
About the Buchannans
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Interesting facts about Buchannan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
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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James
Mary
Margaret
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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.
Common female occupations for Buchannans in 1921
Domestic Servant
21
Dressmaker
17
House Keeper
15
Living On Own Means
15
F S
14
Common male occupations for Buchannans in 1921
Fisherman
50
Weaver
26
Coal Miner
25
Farm Servant
23
Farmer
22
