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Buntell Family History

Buntell 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: Bunnell, Rundell, Gunnell, Burrell, Bursell, Brunell, Bonwell

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Where is the Buntell family from?

You can see how Buntell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buntell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buntell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Buntell family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Buntell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Buntell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buntell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buntell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Buntell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buntell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Buntell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Buntell. For the veterans among your Buntell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buntell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Buntell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Buntell in 1965 was 66, and 94 in 1992.

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