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Bonbright Family History

Bonbright 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: Conkright, Boatright, Bright, Seabright, Waybright, Enright

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Where is the Bonbright family from?

You can see how Bonbright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonbright family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonbright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bonbright family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bonbright's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bonbright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonbright 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 Bonbright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonbright. 50% of Bonbright men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Bonbright women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonbright were Labor and Labor.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Bonbright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Bonbright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonbright 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Bonbright. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bonbright. For the veterans among your Bonbright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonbright lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bonbright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bonbright in 1972 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonbright 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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