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Bundesen Family History

Bundesen 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: Gundersen, Lundeen, Bunderson, Sundeen, Bredesen, Bondeson, Bundren

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Where is the Bundesen family from?

You can see how Bundesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bundesen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bundesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bundesen families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bundesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bundesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bundesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bundesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bundesen. 45% of Bundesen men worked as a Rancher. .

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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

  • Rancher
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
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What Bundesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bundesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bundesen 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Bundesen. 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 722 military records available for the last name Bundesen. For the veterans among your Bundesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bundesen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bundesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bundesen in 1957 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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