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Bonafield Family History

Bonafield 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: Bonfield, Bonifield, Longfield, Banfield, Benefield, Benfield

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Where is the Bonafield family from?

You can see how Bonafield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonafield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonafield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Bonafield families living in West Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonafield's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Bonafield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonafield 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 Bonafield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Assistant Supervisor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonafield. 100% of Bonafield men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bonafield women worked as an Assistant Supervisor.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant Supervisor
    100%

What Bonafield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Bonafield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonafield 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bonafield. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bonafield. For the veterans among your Bonafield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonafield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Bonafield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bonafield in 1969 was 67, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonafield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonafield 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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