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Bonhomme Family History

Bonhomme Surname Meaning

French: nickname from Old French bonhomme ‘good man’ also ‘peasant rustic’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bonhomme family from?

You can see how Bonhomme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhomme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonhomme families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Bonhomme families living in Northumberland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bonhomme's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bonhomme families in 1891.
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What did your Bonhomme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonhomme. 100% of Bonhomme women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bonhomme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhomme 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Bonhomme. 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 436 military records available for the last name Bonhomme. For the veterans among your Bonhomme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhomme lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bonhomme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bonhomme in 1959 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhomme 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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