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Bonfeld Family History

Bonfeld 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: Bonfield, Kornfeld, Banfield, Hosfeld, Bonwell, Binsfeld, Dornfeld

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Where is the Bonfeld family from?

You can see how Bonfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bonfeld families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonfeld's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bonfeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfeld 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 82 census records available for the last name Bonfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfeld 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Bonfeld. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bonfeld. For the veterans among your Bonfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonfeld lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Bonfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bonfeld in 1972 was 79, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonfeld 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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