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Bonfin Family History

Bonfin 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: Bonnin, Bonin, Bondi, Bodin, Botkin, Boutin, Coffin, Bunin, Buffin

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Where is the Bonfin family from?

You can see how Bonfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bonfin family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonfin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bonfin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bonfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bonfin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonfin. For the veterans among your Bonfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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