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Buynak Name Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Bujňák Bujňak or Bujnák: nickname derived from bujný ‘luxuriant exuberant’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Benak, Burnum, Burak, Dulak, Bunce, Bednar, Bosak, Hudak, Buday

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Where is the Buynak family from?

You can see how Buynak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buynak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Buynak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Buynak families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Buynak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buynak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buynak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buynak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buynak. 25% of Buynak men worked as a Miner and 34% of Buynak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buynak were Labor and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Buynak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buynak 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Buynak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Buynak. For the veterans among your Buynak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buynak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Buynak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buynak in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2003.

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