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Bunje Family History

Bunje 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: Bunde, Bunce, Bunge, Bunte, Bunke, Budge, Bence, Bunt, Banse, Bene

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Where is the Bunje family from?

You can see how Bunje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunje family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bunje families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bunje's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bunje families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Bunje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunje 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Bunje. 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 79 military records available for the last name Bunje. For the veterans among your Bunje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunje lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bunje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bunje in 1966 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunje 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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