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Bunta Family History

Bunta 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: Bunt, Bunda, Bonta, Butta, Banta, Bunts, Bunte, Busta, Butt, Hunt

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Where is the Bunta family from?

You can see how Bunta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bunta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Bunta families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bunta families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Bunta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunta 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Bunta. 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 121 military records available for the last name Bunta. For the veterans among your Bunta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bunta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bunta in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunta 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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