Bunkley Family History

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Bunkley Name Meaning

Of English origin: probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place; possibly a variant of Bingley. The surname was established in VA in the 18th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Binkley, Dunkley, Buckley, Bensley, Huntley, Buley, Bentley, Buckey

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Bunkley Family Origin

Where is the Bunkley family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Bunkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunkley families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bunkley families living in Georgia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bunkley's in the USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bunkley families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunkley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bunkley Family Occupations

    What did your Bunkley ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bunkley. A less common occupation for the Bunkley family was Keeping House. The most common Bunkley occupation in the USA was Farmer. 43% of Bunkley's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      43%

    • Laborer

      28%

    • Farm Laborer

      3%

    • Keeping House

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bunkley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Bunkley Historical Records

    What Bunkley family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bunkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunkley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Bunkley

    Passenger List

    There are 406 immigration records available for the last name Bunkley. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bunkley. For the veterans among your Bunkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bunkley Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bunkley lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bunkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bunkley in 1950 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bunkley

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunkley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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