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Bonfils Family History

Bonfils 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: Monfils, Bonfield, Bonis, Banfill, Boris, Bondi, Pontius, Bonito

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Where is the Bonfils family from?

You can see how Bonfils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfils family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonfils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bonfils families living in Missouri. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bonfils's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bonfils families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfils 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 Bonfils ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonfils. 100% of Bonfils women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bonfils family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Bonfils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfils 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Bonfils. 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 148 military records available for the last name Bonfils. For the veterans among your Bonfils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonfils lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bonfils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bonfils in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonfils

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonfils 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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