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Bunfill Family History

Bunfill 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: Banfill, Bunnell, Burrill, Brill, Rundell, Bill, Neill, Gunnell

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Where is the Bunfill family from?

You can see how Bunfill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunfill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunfill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bunfill families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bunfill's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Bunfill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunfill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bunfill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bunfill. 80% of Bunfill men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Bunfill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Bunfill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunfill 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bunfill. 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 160 military records available for the last name Bunfill. For the veterans among your Bunfill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunfill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Bunfill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bunfill in 1956 was 43, and 8 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunfill 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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