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Bunsden Family History

Bunsden 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: Bunde, Burden, Lumsden, Budden, Lunden, Munden, Bensen, Munsen

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Where is the Bunsden family from?

You can see how Bunsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunsden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bunsden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bunsden families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bunsden's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bunsden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunsden 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 Bunsden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bunsden. 100% of Bunsden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bunsden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunsden 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 Bunsden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bunsden. For the veterans among your Bunsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunsden lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bunsden

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