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Bonum Family History

Bonum 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: Borum, Bonus, Boyum, Bynum, Bond, Boehm, Baum, Bon, Bono, Bohm

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Where is the Bonum family from?

You can see how Bonum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bonum family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonum's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bonum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonum 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 527 census records available for the last name Bonum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonum 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bonum. 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 79 military records available for the last name Bonum. For the veterans among your Bonum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonum lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bonum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bonum in 1971 was 84, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonum 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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