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Bunkoff Family History

Bunkoff 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: Minkoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Buff, Duboff, Koff, Boff, Cunniff, Danoff

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Where is the Bunkoff family from?

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

What did your Bunkoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bunkoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Bunkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunkoff 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 Bunkoff. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bunkoff. For the veterans among your Bunkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunkoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Bunkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bunkoff in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 1997.

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