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Buncum Family History

Buncum 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: Bunce, Buffum, Bunch, Bynum, Baucum, Bawcum, Burnum, Burum, Dunkum

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Buncum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buncum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Buncum. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Buncum. For the veterans among your Buncum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buncum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Buncum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Buncum in 1974 was 63, and 89 in 2003.

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