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Bunlley Family History

Bunlley 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, Bunkley, Gulley, Buckley, Buller, Bentley, Huntley, Bullen

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Where is the Bunlley family from?

You can see how Bunlley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunlley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bunlley families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bunlley's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bunlley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bunlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunlley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bunlley. 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 Bunlley. For the veterans among your Bunlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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