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Bunlin Family History

Bunlin 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: Bunin, Burlin, Bulin, Buntin, Berlin, Bullen, Budin, Ballin, Belin

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Where is the Bunlin family from?

You can see how Bunlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunlin families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Bunlin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunlin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bunlin families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Bunlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunlin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bunlin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bunlin. For the veterans among your Bunlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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