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Buntjer Family History

Buntjer 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: Butler, Butter, Bueter, Buter, Buttler, Butzer, Bunger, Bulter

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Where is the Buntjer family from?

You can see how Buntjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buntjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buntjer families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Buntjer's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Buntjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buntjer 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 Buntjer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buntjer. 50% of Buntjer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Buntjer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buntjer were Milk Hauler and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Milk Hauler
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Buntjer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Buntjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buntjer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Buntjer. 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 53 military records available for the last name Buntjer. For the veterans among your Buntjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buntjer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buntjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buntjer in 1963 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buntjer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buntjer 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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