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Bonien Family History

Bonien 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: Bonin, Bowden, Boden, Botten, Bien, Bonnet, Bogen, Bodin, Bonner

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Where is the Bonien family from?

You can see how Bonien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bonien families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonien's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bonien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonien 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 70 census records available for the last name Bonien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonien 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bonien. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bonien. For the veterans among your Bonien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bonien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bonien in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonien 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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