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Bundren Family History

Bundren Name Meaning

Altered form of Bondurant a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bundrant, Bandel, Lundry, Budreau, Buren, Munden, Burden, Budden

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Where is the Bundren family from?

You can see how Bundren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bundren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bundren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Bundren families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bundren's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bundren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bundren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bundren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Washwoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bundren. 35% of Bundren men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bundren women worked as a Washwoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bundren were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Washwoman
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Home Work
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bundren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bundren 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bundren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 325 military records available for the last name Bundren. For the veterans among your Bundren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bundren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bundren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bundren in 1962 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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