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Bundas Family History

Bundas 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: Bunda, Dundas, Bindas, Buda, Bunde, Banda, Budai, Buras, Bunyan

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Where is the Bundas family from?

You can see how Bundas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bundas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bundas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bundas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bundas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bundas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bundas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bundas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bundas. 100% of Bundas men worked as a Plumber. .

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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

  • Plumber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Bundas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bundas 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Bundas. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bundas. For the veterans among your Bundas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bundas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bundas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bundas in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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