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Bunthron Family History

Bunthron 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: Buitron, Bunton, Buxton, Hunton, Banton, Winthrop, Dunton, Buntrock

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Where is the Bunthron family from?

You can see how Bunthron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunthron family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Bunthron families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Bunthron family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunthron's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bunthron families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bunthron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunthron 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 Bunthron. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bunthron. For the veterans among your Bunthron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunthron lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bunthron

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