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Bonnifield Family History

Bonnifield 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: Bonifield, Bonfield, Bennefield, Minnifield, Longfield, Hollifield

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Where is the Bonnifield family from?

You can see how Bonnifield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnifield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonnifield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bonnifield families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bonnifield's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bonnifield families in 1891.
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What did your Bonnifield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonnifield. 50% of Bonnifield men worked as a Rancher and 100% of Bonnifield women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Rancher
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bonnifield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonnifield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnifield 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bonnifield. 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 201 military records available for the last name Bonnifield. For the veterans among your Bonnifield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnifield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bonnifield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bonnifield in 1966 was 85, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnifield 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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