This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bonfie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bonfie Family History

Bonfie 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: Bonnie, Bondi, Bonfield, Bone, Bonde, Bogie, Boni, Benzie, Bonne

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bonfie family from?

You can see how Bonfie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfie family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Bonfie family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonfie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bonfie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bonfie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Bonfie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bonfie

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Bonfie. 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.

View all Bonfie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Bonfie. For the veterans among your Bonfie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bonfie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bonfie family history

Discover More

What is the average Bonfie lifespan?

Average Bonfie life expectancy in 1989 was 6 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonfie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonfie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bonfie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial