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Bonfilio Family History

Bonfilio 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: Bonfiglio, Bonifacio, Consiglio, Bonfield, Bonito, Monfils, Bonadio

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Where is the Bonfilio family from?

You can see how Bonfilio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfilio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bonfilio families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bonfilio's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bonfilio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfilio 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 Bonfilio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonfilio. 67% of Bonfilio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bonfilio women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Bonfilio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Bonfilio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfilio 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bonfilio. 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 177 military records available for the last name Bonfilio. For the veterans among your Bonfilio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonfilio lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bonfilio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bonfilio in 1960 was 33, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonfilio 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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