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Buneker Family History

Buneker 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: Bueker, Bunker, Banker, Bueter, Buroker, Buecker, Bunger, Junker

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Where is the Buneker family from?

You can see how Buneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buneker family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Buneker family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Buneker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buneker families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Buneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buneker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Buneker. 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 1 military records available for the last name Buneker. For the veterans among your Buneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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