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Buniak Family History

Buniak 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: Bulick, Bunyan, Burak, Banik, Bunin, Bunda, Tunick, Gunia, Burian

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Where is the Buniak family from?

You can see how Buniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Buniak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buniak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buniak 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 Buniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buniak. 100% of Buniak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Buniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Buniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buniak 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Buniak. 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 51 military records available for the last name Buniak. For the veterans among your Buniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buniak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Buniak in 1966 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buniak 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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