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Bunag Family History

Bunag Surname Meaning

Filipino: occupational name for a haulier from Ilokano bunag ‘to transport to haul’.

Occupational name from Bikol bunag ‘to spread newly harvested rice in the sun so that it may dry’.

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


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You can see how Bunag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunag family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Bunag families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunag's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Bunag families in 1861.
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There are 24 census records available for the last name Bunag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunag 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

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There are 51 military records available for the last name Bunag. For the veterans among your Bunag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunag lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Bunag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bunag in 1954 was 35, and 81 in 2001.

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