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Bunkelman Family History

Bunkelman 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: Pinkelman, Dinkelman, Beukelman, Gunselman, Bockelman, Hinkelman

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Where is the Bunkelman family from?

You can see how Bunkelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunkelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunkelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Bunkelman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunkelman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bunkelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunkelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunkelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bunkelman. 44% of Bunkelman men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Bunkelman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bunkelman were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%
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Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Bunkelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunkelman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bunkelman. 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 156 military records available for the last name Bunkelman. For the veterans among your Bunkelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunkelman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bunkelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bunkelman in 1960 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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