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Bonhoff Family History

Bonhoff 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: Bohnhoff, Bomhoff, Benhoff, Benshoff, Boroff, Benchoff, Bornhoft

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Where is the Bonhoff family from?

You can see how Bonhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Bonhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bonhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bonhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhoff 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 Bonhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Bonhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhoff 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bonhoff. 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 262 military records available for the last name Bonhoff. For the veterans among your Bonhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhoff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Bonhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bonhoff in 1974 was 95, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhoff 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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