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Bunshaft Family History

Bunshaft 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: Bushart, Bosshart, Benshoff, Butchart, Shaft, Burkhart, Banzhaf

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Where is the Bunshaft family from?

You can see how Bunshaft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunshaft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bunshaft family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunshaft's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bunshaft families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Bunshaft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunshaft 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bunshaft. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bunshaft. For the veterans among your Bunshaft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunshaft lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bunshaft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bunshaft in 1962 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunshaft 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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