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Bonwart Family History

Bonwart 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: Banwart, Bonar, Bongard, Dorwart, Bodart, Benware, Bondar, Bogart

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Where is the Bonwart family from?

You can see how Bonwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonwart family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bonwart family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonwart's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonwart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonwart 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 12 census records available for the last name Bonwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonwart 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bonwart. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bonwart. For the veterans among your Bonwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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