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Buntje Family History

Buntje 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: Bunte, Bunde, Bunt, Bunce, Runte, Bentle, Bunge, Bunten, Bantle

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Where is the Buntje family from?

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

What did your Buntje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buntje. 60% of Buntje men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Buntje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Buntje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buntje 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Buntje. 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 Buntje. For the veterans among your Buntje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buntje lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Buntje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Buntje in 1966 was 59, and 83 in 1999.

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