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Boneham Family History

Boneham Surname Meaning

see Bonham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boneham family from?

You can see how Boneham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boneham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boneham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Boneham families living in Warwickshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Boneham's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Boneham families in 1891.
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What did your Boneham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boneham. 16% of Boneham men worked as a Farm Worker and 82% of Boneham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boneham were Metal Polisher and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Worker
    16%
  • Police Constable
    16%
  • Road Man
    16%
  • Metal Polisher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • General Shop keeper
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boneham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boneham 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Boneham. 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 294 military records available for the last name Boneham. For the veterans among your Boneham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boneham lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Boneham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boneham in 1961 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boneham 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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