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Bunchek Family History

Bunchek 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: Bucher, Bucek, Bunce, Buche, Buscher, Buchen, Bueche, Buechel

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Where is the Bunchek family from?

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

What did your Bunchek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bunchek. 72% of Bunchek 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Boilermaker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Bunchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunchek 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 Bunchek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Bunchek. For the veterans among your Bunchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunchek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bunchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bunchek in 1962 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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