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Bonifer Family History

Bonifer 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: Confer, Bonner, Boner, Bonser, Jenifer, Doniger, Bobier, Boiter

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Where is the Bonifer family from?

You can see how Bonifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonifer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonifer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bonifer families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bonifer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonifer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonifer 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 Bonifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Book keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonifer. 22% of Bonifer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bonifer women worked as a Book 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Book keeper
    100%

What Bonifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonifer 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Bonifer. 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 199 military records available for the last name Bonifer. For the veterans among your Bonifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonifer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bonifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bonifer in 1962 was 57, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonifer 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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