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Bonzey Family History

Bonzey 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: Bonney, Boney, Boozer, Bonnet, Binney, Bonner, Bone, Onley, Bondy

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Where is the Bonzey family from?

You can see how Bonzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonzey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bonzey family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonzey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bonzey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonzey 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 Bonzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonzey. 100% of Bonzey women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Bonzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Bonzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonzey 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 Bonzey. 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 71 military records available for the last name Bonzey. For the veterans among your Bonzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonzey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bonzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bonzey in 1969 was 74, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonzey 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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