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Bunyun Family History

Bunyun 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: Bunyan, Bunin, Bunten, Runyon, Munyon, Munyan, Bunn, Buntyn, Byun

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Where is the Bunyun family from?

You can see how Bunyun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bunyun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bunyun families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Bunyun families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bunyun's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Bunyun families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Bunyun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bunyun 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bunyun. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bunyun. For the veterans among your Bunyun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bunyun lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Bunyun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bunyun in 1989 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bunyun 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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