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Bunnigan Family History

Bunnigan 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: Dunnigan, Brannigan, Hannigan, Hennigan, Lannigan, Branigan, Dunnagan

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Where is the Bunnigan family from?

You can see how Bunnigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunnigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bunnigan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Bunnigan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunnigan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bunnigan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Bunnigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunnigan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bunnigan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bunnigan. For the veterans among your Bunnigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunnigan lifespan?

Average Bunnigan life expectancy in 1972 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunnigan 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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