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Bonhan Family History

Bonhan 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: Bonham, Bohan, Bogdan, Mohan, Bowman, Bodman, Bonar, Kochan, Bohn

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Where is the Bonhan family from?

You can see how Bonhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bonhan families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bonhan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhan 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 Bonhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonhan. 24% of Bonhan men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Bonhan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonhan were Miner and Saleslady.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    47%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

What Bonhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhan 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Bonhan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Bonhan. For the veterans among your Bonhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Bonhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bonhan in 1972 was 69, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhan 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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