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Bunnow Family History

Bunnow 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, Curnow, Buelow, Rannow, Brunow, Buhrow, Benbow, Bannon

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Where is the Bunnow family from?

You can see how Bunnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunnow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bunnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Bunnow family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunnow's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bunnow families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Bunnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunnow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bunnow. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bunnow. For the veterans among your Bunnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunnow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bunnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bunnow in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunnow 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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