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Bunnett Family History

Bunnett Name Meaning

see Bonnett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bennett, Dunnett, Gunnett, Burnett, Bonnett, Bonnet, Burkett, Barnett

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Where is the Bunnett family from?

You can see how Bunnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Bunnett families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Bunnett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bunnett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bunnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bunnett. 47% of Bunnett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bunnett women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Blacksmith
    16%
  • Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bunnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunnett 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Bunnett. 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 488 military records available for the last name Bunnett. For the veterans among your Bunnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunnett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Bunnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bunnett in 1972 was 21, and 80 in 2000.

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