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Bunzell Family History

Bunzell 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, Buzzell, Rundell, Gunnell, Burrell, Punzel, Bursell, Brunell

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Where is the Bunzell family from?

You can see how Bunzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bunzell families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bunzell's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bunzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bunzell. 100% of Bunzell 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Bunzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunzell 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 Bunzell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bunzell. For the veterans among your Bunzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunzell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Bunzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bunzell in 1967 was 70, and 89 in 1995.

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