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Bunne Family History

Bunne 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: Bunde, Bunce, Bunney, Dunne, Bonne, Bunge, Benne, Bunte, Bunner, Bunn

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Where is the Bunne family from?

You can see how Bunne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bunne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bunne families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bunne's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bunne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunne ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Bunne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Bunne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunne 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Bunne. 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 79 military records available for the last name Bunne. For the veterans among your Bunne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunne lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bunne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bunne in 1975 was 81, and 95 in 2003.

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