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Buntain Family History

Buntain Surname Meaning

Scottish (Renfrewshire): variant of Bunting.

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


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Where is the Buntain family from?

You can see how Buntain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buntain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buntain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Buntain families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 69% of all the recorded Buntain's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Buntain families in 1911.
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What did your Buntain ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Buntain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buntain 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Buntain. 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 494 military records available for the last name Buntain. For the veterans among your Buntain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buntain lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buntain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Buntain in 1962 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buntain 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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