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Bonhamer Family History

Bonhamer 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: Boehmer, Bonham, Lothamer, Bohmer, Bodenhamer, Bodamer, Hamer, Bonner

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Where is the Bonhamer family from?

You can see how Bonhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhamer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bonhamer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bonhamer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonhamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhamer 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 40 census records available for the last name Bonhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhamer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bonhamer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bonhamer. For the veterans among your Bonhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhamer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Bonhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bonhamer in 1980 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhamer 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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