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Boniff Family History

Boniff 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: Boff, Bonito, Oliff, Mcniff, Boni, Pontiff, Conniff, Boroff, Braniff

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Where is the Boniff family from?

You can see how Boniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boniff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Boniff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boniff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boniff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boniff 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 59 census records available for the last name Boniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boniff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boniff. 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 Boniff. For the veterans among your Boniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boniff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Boniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boniff in 1980 was 81, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boniff 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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