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Bonafide Family History

Bonafide 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: Bonafede, Bonde, Bonardi, Bonadio, Benavides, Bonavita, Bonawitz

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Where is the Bonafide family from?

You can see how Bonafide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonafide family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bonafide families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bonafide's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonafide families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonafide 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 Bonafide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonafide. 50% of Bonafide men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Folder
    50%

What Bonafide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Bonafide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonafide 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Bonafide. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bonafide. For the veterans among your Bonafide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonafide lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bonafide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bonafide in 1962 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonafide

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonafide 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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