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Bunyer Family History

Bunyer 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: Bunger, Bunker, Buyer, Bunner, Burger, Butler, Bunde, Buller, Hunger

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Where is the Bunyer family from?

You can see how Bunyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunyer families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bunyer families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bunyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bunyer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Bunyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunyer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bunyer. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bunyer. For the veterans among your Bunyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunyer lifespan?

Average Bunyer life expectancy in 2002 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunyer 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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