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Bonnafe Family History

Bonnafe 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: Bonne, Bonnie, Bonnar, Boone, Bonnet, Borne, Bonner, Bonar, Bone

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Where is the Bonnafe family from?

You can see how Bonnafe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnafe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonnafe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bonnafe families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonnafe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bonnafe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnafe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bonnafe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bonnafe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnafe 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bonnafe. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bonnafe. For the veterans among your Bonnafe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnafe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bonnafe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bonnafe in 1966 was 67, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnafe 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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