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Bonhard Family History

Bonhard 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: Bongard, Bernhard, Bonar, Boilard, Bossard, Bouchard, Gothard

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Where is the Bonhard family from?

You can see how Bonhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bonhard families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bonhard's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bonhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhard 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 Bonhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonhard. 50% of Bonhard men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Bonhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhard 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Bonhard. 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 102 military records available for the last name Bonhard. For the veterans among your Bonhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bonhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bonhard in 1963 was 85, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhard 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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