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Buenning Family History

Buenning Surname Meaning

German (Bünning): see Bunning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buenning family from?

You can see how Buenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buenning family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buenning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Buenning families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buenning's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Buenning families in 1891.
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What did your Buenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buenning. 38% of Buenning men worked as a Farm Laborer and 67% of Buenning women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buenning were Florist and Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Florist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Buenning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Buenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buenning 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Buenning. 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 72 military records available for the last name Buenning. For the veterans among your Buenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buenning lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Buenning in 1966 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buenning 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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