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Bunion Family History

Bunion 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: Bunin, Gunion, Runion, Union, Binion, Bunton, Benson, Buxton, Hunton

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Where is the Bunion family from?

You can see how Bunion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bunion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Bunion families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bunion's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bunion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bunion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bunion ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bunion. 100% of Bunion men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bunion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunion 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Bunion. 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 160 military records available for the last name Bunion. For the veterans among your Bunion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunion lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bunion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bunion in 1967 was 81, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunion 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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