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Bunstone Family History

Bunstone 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: Burston, Benston, Vanstone, Bastone, Blystone, Bluestone, Bussone

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Where is the Bunstone family from?

You can see how Bunstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bunstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bunstone families living in Glamorgan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bunstone's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Bunstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bunstone. 100% of Bunstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Bunstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunstone 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bunstone. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bunstone. For the veterans among your Bunstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunstone lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Bunstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bunstone in 1964 was 31, and 90 in 1995.

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