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Bunjes Family History

Bunjes 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: Brunjes, Bunde, Bines, Bunce, Bunney, Kunes, Banes, Benes, Bunger

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Where is the Bunjes family from?

You can see how Bunjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunjes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bunjes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bunjes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bunjes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunjes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunjes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Bunjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunjes 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Bunjes. 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 173 military records available for the last name Bunjes. For the veterans among your Bunjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunjes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bunjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bunjes in 1957 was 21, and 79 in 2003.

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