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Bunzel Family History

Bunzel 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: Punzel, Benzel, Bunde, Kunkel, Bandel, Wenzel, Butzen, Bunce, Buckel

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Where is the Bunzel family from?

You can see how Bunzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunzel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bunzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Bunzel families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunzel's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Bunzel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunzel 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 Bunzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursery Governess was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bunzel. 100% of Bunzel women worked as a Nursery Governess.

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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

  • Nursery Governess
    100%

What Bunzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bunzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunzel 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Bunzel. 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 483 military records available for the last name Bunzel. For the veterans among your Bunzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunzel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Bunzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bunzel in 1956 was 63, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunzel 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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