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Buncker Family History

Buncker 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: Buecker, Bunker, Bucker, Juncker, Tucker, Bicker, Ducker, Bricker

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Where is the Buncker family from?

You can see how Buncker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buncker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Buncker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Buncker family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buncker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Buncker families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Buncker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buncker 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Buncker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Buncker. For the veterans among your Buncker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buncker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buncker

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