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Bunkley Family History

Bunkley Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Bingley. Alternatively perhaps a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Bunkley family from?

You can see how Bunkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Bunkley families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bunkley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bunkley families in 1891.
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What did your Bunkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bunkley. 100% of Bunkley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 406 immigration records available for the last name Bunkley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bunkley. For the veterans among your Bunkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunkley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bunkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bunkley in 1950 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunkley 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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