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Bunhiser Family History

Bunhiser 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: Bucher, Buchner, Burrier, Bannister, Beiser, Buser, Buehrer, Mynhier

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Where is the Bunhiser family from?

You can see how Bunhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunhiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bunhiser family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunhiser's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bunhiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunhiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Bunhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunhiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bunhiser. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bunhiser. For the veterans among your Bunhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunhiser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Bunhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bunhiser in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunhiser 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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