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Bonoyer Family History

Bonoyer 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: Boozer, Bonner, Boyer, Booker, Conover, Boner, Bonser, Conyer, Boomer

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Where is the Bonoyer family from?

You can see how Bonoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonoyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bonoyer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bonoyer family living in Oxfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonoyer's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bonoyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonoyer 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 Bonoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bonoyer. 100% of Bonoyer men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Bonoyer women worked as a Couturire.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Bonoyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Bonoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonoyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bonoyer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bonoyer. For the veterans among your Bonoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonoyer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bonoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bonoyer in 1970 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonoyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonoyer 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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