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Bunsby Family History

Bunsby 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: Busby, Bussey, Gunby, Bunney, Munsey, Lusby, Sundby, Dansby, Busey

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Where is the Bunsby family from?

You can see how Bunsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunsby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bunsby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunsby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bunsby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bunsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunsby 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bunsby. 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 Bunsby. For the veterans among your Bunsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunsby lifespan?

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