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Bunsel Family History

Bunsel 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: Bensel, Bunde, Kunkel, Kusel, Banse, Bandel, Bussey, Punzel, Bursell

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Where is the Bunsel family from?

You can see how Bunsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bunsel families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bunsel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bunsel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Bunsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunsel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bunsel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bunsel. For the veterans among your Bunsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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