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Bunshaw Family History

Bunshaw 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: Bushaw, Henshaw, Bagshaw, Renshaw, Upshaw, Bashaw, Hanshaw, Busha

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Where is the Bunshaw family from?

You can see how Bunshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunshaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bunshaw families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bunshaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bunshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bunshaw. 100% of Bunshaw women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Bunshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Bunshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunshaw 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bunshaw. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bunshaw. For the veterans among your Bunshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunshaw lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bunshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bunshaw in 1972 was 97, and 82 in 2003.

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