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Bunyea Family History

Bunyea 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: Bunde, Bunyan, Belyea, Bunce, Bunney, Bunda, Bunger, Bunge, Bunten

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Where is the Bunyea family from?

You can see how Bunyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunyea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bunyea families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunyea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bunyea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunyea 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 Bunyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bunyea. 100% of Bunyea men worked as an Attendant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Bunyea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Bunyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunyea 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bunyea. 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 192 military records available for the last name Bunyea. For the veterans among your Bunyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunyea lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bunyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bunyea in 1966 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunyea 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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