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Bunson Family History

Bunson 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: Benson, Burson, Brunson, Bulson, Dunson, Bonson, Gunson, Butson

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Where is the Bunson family from?

You can see how Bunson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bunson families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bunson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bunson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunson 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 Bunson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bunson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunson 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Bunson. 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 227 military records available for the last name Bunson. For the veterans among your Bunson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bunson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bunson in 1969 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bunson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunson 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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