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Bunkely Family History

Bunkely 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: Kunkel, Blakely, Buckel, Bunney, Bunnell, Bunkley, Bunker, Burkel

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Where is the Bunkely family from?

You can see how Bunkely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunkely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bunkely families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunkely's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bunkely families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Bunkely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunkely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bunkely. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bunkely. For the veterans among your Bunkely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunkely 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bunkely

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