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Bunsman Family History

Bunsman 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: Brunsman, Bensman, Kunsman, Bussman, Busman, Dunstan, Huntsman

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Where is the Bunsman family from?

You can see how Bunsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunsman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bunsman families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Bunsman families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunsman's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bunsman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunsman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Bunsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunsman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bunsman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bunsman. For the veterans among your Bunsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunsman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Bunsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bunsman in 1969 was 80, and 85 in 1970.

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