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Bonfil Family History

Bonfil 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: Bondi, Bonfield, Boni, Monfils, Panfil, Bonis, Bonnin, Bonnie

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Where is the Bonfil family from?

You can see how Bonfil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonfil families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bonfil family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonfil's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bonfil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfil 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 272 census records available for the last name Bonfil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfil 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bonfil. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bonfil. For the veterans among your Bonfil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonfil lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2000, in the United States, Bonfil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bonfil in 1999 was 90, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonfil 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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