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Buntan Family History

Buntan 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: Bunyan, Bunten, Buntyn, Buntin, Buntain, Bunton, Dunstan, Buxton

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Where is the Buntan family from?

You can see how Buntan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buntan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Buntan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Buntan families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buntan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buntan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buntan 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 194 census records available for the last name Buntan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buntan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Buntan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Buntan. For the veterans among your Buntan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buntan lifespan?

Average Buntan life expectancy in 1999 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buntan 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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