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Bunkin Family History

Bunkin 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: Bunin, Bufkin, Junkin, Dunkin, Buntin, Hankin, Budin, Unwin, Botkin

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Where is the Bunkin family from?

You can see how Bunkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Bunkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Bunkin families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bunkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bunkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bunkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bunkin. 50% of Bunkin 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Bunkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunkin 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Bunkin. 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 84 military records available for the last name Bunkin. For the veterans among your Bunkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunkin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bunkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bunkin in 1962 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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