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Bunik Family History

Bunik 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: Banik, Bunin, Benik, Budnik, Kunik, Bunk, Bank, Buck, Bunde, Bulick

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Where is the Bunik family from?

You can see how Bunik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bunik families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Bunik family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bunik's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Bunik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Winder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bunik. 100% of Bunik women worked as a Winder. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%
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What Bunik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Bunik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunik 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bunik. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bunik. For the veterans among your Bunik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunik lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Bunik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bunik in 1981 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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