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Bonig Family History

Bonig 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: Honig, Boni, Bong, Bonis, Boenig, Konig, Bolig, Bonin, Song, Rong

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Where is the Bonig family from?

You can see how Bonig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bonig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Bonig family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonig's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bonig families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonig 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 195 census records available for the last name Bonig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonig 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Bonig. 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 200 military records available for the last name Bonig. For the veterans among your Bonig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Bonig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bonig in 1965 was 66, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonig 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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