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Bonvaid Family History

Bonvaid 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: Bongard, Bovard, Bovaird, Bond, Boland, Konrad, Bondi, Bonar, Boilard

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Where is the Bonvaid family from?

You can see how Bonvaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonvaid family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bonvaid families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonvaid's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bonvaid families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Bonvaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonvaid 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bonvaid. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonvaid. For the veterans among your Bonvaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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