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Bunard Family History

Bunard Surname 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: Cunard, Bungard, Bunyard, Benard, Buzard, Burnard, Bard, Beard

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Where is the Bunard family from?

You can see how Bunard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bunard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Bunard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bunard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bunard. 100% of Bunard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bunard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Bunard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunard 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bunard. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bunard. For the veterans among your Bunard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bunard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bunard in 1971 was 42, and 70 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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