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Bunselmeyer Family History

Bunselmeyer 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: Linsenmeyer, Buddemeyer, Sundermeyer, Engelmeyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Bunselmeyer family from?

You can see how Bunselmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunselmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunselmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bunselmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bunselmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bunselmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Bunselmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bunselmeyer. 50% of Bunselmeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    25%

What Bunselmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Bunselmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunselmeyer 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bunselmeyer. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bunselmeyer. For the veterans among your Bunselmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunselmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bunselmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bunselmeyer in 1965 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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