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Bonfig Family History

Bonfig 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: Bondi, Honig, Boni, Monnig, Bong, Bonis, Boenig, Bonnin, Bonnie

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Where is the Bonfig family from?

You can see how Bonfig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonfig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bonfig family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonfig's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bonfig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfig 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 Bonfig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonfig. 50% of Bonfig men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bonfig women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonfig were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Bonfig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Bonfig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfig 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bonfig. 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 300 military records available for the last name Bonfig. For the veterans among your Bonfig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonfig lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bonfig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bonfig in 1955 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonfig 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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