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Bunfield Family History

Bunfield Name Meaning

probably a variant of Bonfield .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Bonfield, Banfield, Burfield, Dunfield, Benfield, Winfield, Barfield

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Where is the Bunfield family from?

You can see how Bunfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bunfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Bunfield families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bunfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bunfield families in 1880.
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What did your Bunfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bunfield. 50% of Bunfield men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bunfield women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bunfield were Labor and Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bunfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunfield 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bunfield. 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 94 military records available for the last name Bunfield. For the veterans among your Bunfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunfield lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Bunfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bunfield in 1991 was 78, and 47 in 1997.

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