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Bonowman Family History

Bonowman 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: Bowman, Snowman, Borrowman, Bookman, Bouwman, Boorman, Norman, Notman

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Where is the Bonowman family from?

You can see how Bonowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonowman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bonowman families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Bonowman families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bonowman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bonowman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonowman 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 30 census records available for the last name Bonowman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonowman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bonowman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonowman. For the veterans among your Bonowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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