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Bunek Family History

Bunek Surname 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: Bucek, Buzek, Bunk, Burek, Junek, Turek, Bank, Buck, Bunde, Bunt

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Where is the Bunek family from?

You can see how Bunek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bunek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bunek families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bunek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bunek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunek 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bunek. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bunek. For the veterans among your Bunek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Bunek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bunek in 1976 was 60, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunek 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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