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Bunstine Family History

Bunstine 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: Bustin, Bunting, Anstine, Gustine, Sunshine, Buntin, Austin, Dunstan

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Where is the Bunstine family from?

You can see how Bunstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bunstine families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bunstine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bunstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Bunstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunstine 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bunstine. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bunstine. For the veterans among your Bunstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunstine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Bunstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bunstine in 1968 was 86, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunstine 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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