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Bunye Family History

Bunye 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: Bunde, Bunce, Bunge, Bunte, Bunke, Bury, Budge, Bence, Bunt, Banse

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Bunye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunye 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 Bunye. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Bunye. For the veterans among your Bunye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunye lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1988, in the United States, Bunye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bunye in 1986 was 74, and 74 in 1988.

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