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Bonifant Family History

Bonifant Surname Meaning

English: nickname from a Middle English borrowing of Old French bon enfant ‘good child’. Compare Goodchild.

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


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Where is the Bonifant family from?

You can see how Bonifant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonifant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonifant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bonifant families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bonifant's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Bonifant families in 1891.
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What did your Bonifant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonifant. 100% of Bonifant 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonifant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonifant 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bonifant. 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 177 military records available for the last name Bonifant. For the veterans among your Bonifant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonifant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bonifant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bonifant in 1964 was 73, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonifant 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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