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Boniar Family History

Boniar 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: Bonar, Bondar, Bonnar, Bonner, Bongard, Bonito, Bodnar, Loncar

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Where is the Boniar family from?

You can see how Boniar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boniar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boniar families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boniar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boniar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boniar 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 Boniar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boniar. 100% of Boniar women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Boniar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Boniar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boniar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Boniar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Boniar. For the veterans among your Boniar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boniar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Boniar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boniar in 1974 was 69, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boniar 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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