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Bungum Family History

Bungum 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: Bunger, Bunge, Buffum, Begum, Bergum, Belgum, Mangum, Bynum, Bungo

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Where is the Bungum family from?

You can see how Bungum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bungum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bungum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bungum families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bungum's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bungum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bungum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bungum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bungum. 46% of Bungum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bungum women worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farming
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Bungum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Bungum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bungum 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bungum. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bungum. For the veterans among your Bungum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bungum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bungum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bungum in 1960 was 38, and 89 in 2003.

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