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Bunkey Family History

Bunkey 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: Bunney, Bunkley, Bunker, Buckey, Burkey, Buskey, Bankey, Bunke, Bunde

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Where is the Bunkey family from?

You can see how Bunkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunkey families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bunkey families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunkey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bunkey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Bunkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunkey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bunkey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bunkey. For the veterans among your Bunkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunkey lifespan?

Average Bunkey life expectancy in 1975 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunkey 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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