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Bonnefoy Family History

Bonnefoy 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: Bonney, Bonnet, Binney, Bonner, Donnelly, Bunney, Bonne, Bonnette

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Where is the Bonnefoy family from?

You can see how Bonnefoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnefoy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bonnefoy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bonnefoy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonnefoy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonnefoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnefoy 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 Bonnefoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Asst Ladies Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonnefoy. 34% of Bonnefoy women worked as an Asst Ladies Hairdresser.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Asst Ladies Hairdresser
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Bonnefoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Bonnefoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnefoy 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Bonnefoy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bonnefoy. For the veterans among your Bonnefoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnefoy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Bonnefoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bonnefoy in 1968 was 73, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnefoy 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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