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Bonier Family History

Bonier 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: Bonner, Boner, Bonser, Bobier, Sonier, Bosier, Monier, Bonder, Boozer

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Where is the Bonier family from?

You can see how Bonier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bonier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Bonier family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonier's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bonier families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonier 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 Bonier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonier. 42% of Bonier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bonier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonier were Proprietor and Store Keeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Store Keeper
    50%

What Bonier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bonier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonier 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Bonier. 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 137 military records available for the last name Bonier. For the veterans among your Bonier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonier lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Bonier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bonier in 1977 was 93, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonier 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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