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Bonema Family History

Bonema 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: Bonnema, Bone, Bonura, Bonta, Bonomo, Boness, Boner, Bona, Boseman

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Where is the Bonema family from?

You can see how Bonema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonema families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bonema families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bonema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Bonema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonema 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bonema. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bonema. For the veterans among your Bonema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonema lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Bonema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bonema in 1969 was 97, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonema 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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