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Bonden Family History

Bonden 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: Bowden, Boden, Bonde, Borden, Bodden, Boyden, Bolden, Bonder, Bogden

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Where is the Bonden family from?

You can see how Bonden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bonden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 18 Bonden families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bonden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonden 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 Bonden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonden. 100% of Bonden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonden 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Bonden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 231 military records available for the last name Bonden. For the veterans among your Bonden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonden lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Bonden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bonden in 1973 was 67, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonden 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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