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Bonderson Family History

Bonderson 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: Bunderson, Bondeson, Anderson, Enderson, Henderson, Balderson

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Where is the Bonderson family from?

You can see how Bonderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bonderson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bonderson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonderson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bonderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonderson 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 Bonderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonderson. 58% of Bonderson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bonderson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonderson were Foreman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Bonderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonderson 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Bonderson. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bonderson. For the veterans among your Bonderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonderson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bonderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bonderson in 1956 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonderson 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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