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Bonjean Family History

Bonjean 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: Bonneau, Bowden, Bean, Bogdan, Bowman, Boden, Botten, Bonnet, Bogen

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Where is the Bonjean family from?

You can see how Bonjean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonjean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bonjean families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonjean's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bonjean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonjean 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 Bonjean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonjean. 45% of Bonjean men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bartender
    23%

What Bonjean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Bonjean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonjean 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Bonjean. 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 90 military records available for the last name Bonjean. For the veterans among your Bonjean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonjean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bonjean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bonjean in 1963 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonjean 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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