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Bunnen Family History

Bunnen 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: Bunney, Bunten, Bunner, Bunde, Burden, Bonnet, Buren, Bullen, Binney

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Where is the Bunnen family from?

You can see how Bunnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunnen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bunnen families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bunnen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bunnen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bunnen. 60% of Bunnen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bunnen women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Assembler
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Bunnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Bunnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunnen 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Bunnen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bunnen. For the veterans among your Bunnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Bunnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bunnen in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 1979.

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