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Buncomb Family History

Buncomb 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: Barcomb, Duncombe, Luscomb, Balcomb, Bencomo, Bascomb, Junco, Newcomb

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Where is the Buncomb family from?

You can see how Buncomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buncomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Buncomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Buncomb family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Buncomb's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Buncomb families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Buncomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buncomb 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Buncomb. 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 13 military records available for the last name Buncomb. For the veterans among your Buncomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buncomb lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Buncomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buncomb in 1970 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buncomb 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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