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Bunavage Family History

Bunavage Name 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: Savage, Bunge, Burlage, Burbage, Brundage, Durivage, Dunavant

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Bunavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunavage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bunavage. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Bunavage. For the veterans among your Bunavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunavage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bunavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bunavage in 1966 was 41, and 80 in 2002.

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