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Bunington Family History

Bunington 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: Huntington, Henington, Bennington, Burrington, Ludington, Cunnington

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Where is the Bunington family from?

You can see how Bunington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bunington families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bunington's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bunington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Bunington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunington 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bunington. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bunington. For the veterans among your Bunington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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