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Buenk Family History

Buenk 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: Buerk, Bunk, Bueno, Beck, Bank, Buck, Ben, Wenk, Bunt, Bien

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Where is the Buenk family from?

You can see how Buenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buenk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buenk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Buenk families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Buenk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buenk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buenk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Buenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buenk 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Buenk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Buenk. For the veterans among your Buenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buenk lifespan?

Average Buenk life expectancy in 1969 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buenk 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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