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Bunya Family History

Bunya 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: Bunyan, Bunda, Benya, Bury, Buda, Bunde, Banda, Bunt, Bucy, Buza

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Where is the Bunya family from?

You can see how Bunya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bunya families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bunya's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bunya families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Bunya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunya 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Bunya. 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 122 military records available for the last name Bunya. For the veterans among your Bunya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunya lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Bunya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bunya in 1984 was 88, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunya 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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