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Bunnett Family History

Bunnett Surname Meaning

see Bonnett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bunnett family from?

You can see how Bunnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Bunnett families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bunnett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bunnett families in 1891.
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What did your Bunnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bunnett. 31% of Bunnett men worked as a Farm Labourer and 78% of Bunnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bunnett were Bricklayers Labourer and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    31%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Painter decorator
    16%
  • Bricklayers Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Millinery Business Off
    3%
  • School Teacher
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bunnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunnett 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Bunnett. 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 488 military records available for the last name Bunnett. For the veterans among your Bunnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunnett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Bunnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bunnett in 1972 was 21, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunnett 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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