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Bonem Family History

Bonem 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: Bone, Boner, Bones, Bonet, Boney, Borel, Bond, Boehm, Hone, Boden

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Where is the Bonem family from?

You can see how Bonem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bonem families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bonem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonem 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 Bonem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonem. 38% of Bonem men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Bonem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Bonem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonem 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Bonem. 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 92 military records available for the last name Bonem. For the veterans among your Bonem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonem lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bonem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bonem in 1960 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonem 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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