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Bunke Family History

Bunke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bunk.

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


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Where is the Bunke family from?

You can see how Bunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Bunke families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bunke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bunke families in 1891.
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What did your Bunke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bunke. 100% of Bunke 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunke 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 Bunke. 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 778 military records available for the last name Bunke. For the veterans among your Bunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunke lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bunke in 1949 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bunke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunke 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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