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Bonfeldt Family History

Bonfeldt 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, Hofeldt, Von Feldt, Bonnet, Kornfeld, Banfield, Hosfeld

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Where is the Bonfeldt family from?

You can see how Bonfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bonfeldt families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonfeldt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bonfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Bonfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfeldt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bonfeldt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bonfeldt. For the veterans among your Bonfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonfeldt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Bonfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bonfeldt in 1975 was 80, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonfeldt 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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