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Bunley Family History

Bunley 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: Bulley, Burley, Bunney, Buley, Burnley, Bunkley, Munley, Nunley

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Where is the Bunley family from?

You can see how Bunley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bunley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bunley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bunley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bunley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bunley. 100% of Bunley men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Bunley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bunley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Bunley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunley 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bunley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bunley. For the veterans among your Bunley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bunley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bunley in 1963 was 65, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunley 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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