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Bunim Family History

Bunim 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: Bunin, Bunde, Bunt, Budin, Muni, Bunce, Buis, Banis, Bugni, Banik

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Where is the Bunim family from?

You can see how Bunim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bunim families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bunim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bunim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunim 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Bunim. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bunim. For the veterans among your Bunim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunim lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Bunim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bunim in 1954 was 33, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunim 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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