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Bonifert Family History

Bonifert 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, Bonnet, Bonner, Benkert, Bodiford, Montfort, Bonasera

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Where is the Bonifert family from?

You can see how Bonifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonifert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonifert families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bonifert family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonifert's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bonifert families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Bonifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonifert 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bonifert. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bonifert. For the veterans among your Bonifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonifert lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Bonifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bonifert in 1990 was 76, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonifert 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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