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Bunnis Family History

Bunnis 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: Bennis, Dennis, Annis, Burns, Bullis, Buis, Banis, Bunney, Bugni

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Where is the Bunnis family from?

You can see how Bunnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunnis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Bunnis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Bunnis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bunnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunnis 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 Bunnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bunnis. 100% of Bunnis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Bunnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunnis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bunnis. 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 100 military records available for the last name Bunnis. For the veterans among your Bunnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunnis lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Bunnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bunnis in 1981 was 66, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunnis 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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