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Buner Family History

Buner 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: Buter, Budner, Buder, Buser, Buer, Boner, Bunger, Butner, Bunker

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Where is the Buner family from?

You can see how Buner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Buner families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Buner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buner. 100% of Buner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Buner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buner 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Buner. 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 471 military records available for the last name Buner. For the veterans among your Buner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Buner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Buner in 1956 was 44, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buner 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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