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Buntley Family History

Buntley 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: Bentley, Huntley, Bunkley, Butler, Buckley, Dunkley, Bulley, Burley

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Where is the Buntley family from?

You can see how Buntley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buntley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buntley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Buntley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Buntley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Buntley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buntley 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 Buntley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buntley. 100% of Buntley 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%

What Buntley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buntley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buntley 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Buntley. 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 229 military records available for the last name Buntley. For the veterans among your Buntley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buntley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buntley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buntley in 1966 was 79, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buntley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buntley 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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