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Bungay Family History

Bungay Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bunge.

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


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Where is the Bungay family from?

You can see how Bungay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bungay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bungay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Bungay families living in Hampshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bungay's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bungay families in 1891.
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What did your Bungay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bungay. 28% of Bungay men worked as a Mechanic and 84% of Bungay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bungay were House Painter and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mechanic
    28%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • House Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Bungay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bungay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bungay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bungay. 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 571 military records available for the last name Bungay. For the veterans among your Bungay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bungay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bungay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bungay in 1967 was 88, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bungay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bungay 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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