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Bunett Family History

Bunett 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: Burnett, Brunett, Butt, Brett, Bunt, Burkett, Barnett, Minett

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Where is the Bunett family from?

You can see how Bunett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Bunett families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bunett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bunett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunett 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 Bunett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bunett. 100% of Bunett 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 Bunett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bunett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunett 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Bunett. 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 134 military records available for the last name Bunett. For the veterans among your Bunett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bunett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bunett in 1971 was 88, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunett 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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