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Bunrett Family History

Bunrett 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: Brett, Barrett, Burkett, Burritt, Bennett, Berrett, Burgett, Dunnett

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Where is the Bunrett family from?

You can see how Bunrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunrett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bunrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bunrett family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunrett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bunrett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bunrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunrett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bunrett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bunrett. For the veterans among your Bunrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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