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Buniva Family History

Buniva 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: Bunin, Bunda, Gunia, Zuniga, Niva, Bania, Bonica, Suniga, Dunivan

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Where is the Buniva family from?

You can see how Buniva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buniva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buniva family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Buniva's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Buniva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buniva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buniva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buniva. 100% of Buniva men worked as a Gardner. .

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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

  • Gardner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Buniva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buniva 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Buniva. 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 8 military records available for the last name Buniva. For the veterans among your Buniva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buniva lifespan?

Between 1940 and 1998, in the United States, Buniva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buniva in 1940 was 46, and 92 in 1998.

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