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Bonhus Family History

Bonhus 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: Bonus, Bonham, Boness, Bogus, Boggus, Bothun, Moncus, Bolus, Bones

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Where is the Bonhus family from?

You can see how Bonhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonhus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bonhus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonhus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bonhus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhus 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 157 census records available for the last name Bonhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bonhus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bonhus. For the veterans among your Bonhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Bonhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bonhus in 1974 was 78, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhus 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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