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Bonhag Family History

Bonhag 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: Bonham, Montag, Bonar, Bonta, Bona, Sondag, Benham, Bong, Bondar

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Where is the Bonhag family from?

You can see how Bonhag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonhag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bonhag families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bonhag's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonhag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhag 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 Bonhag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonhag. 34% of Bonhag men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Bonhag women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bonhag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Bonhag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhag 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bonhag. 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 237 military records available for the last name Bonhag. For the veterans among your Bonhag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhag lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Bonhag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bonhag in 1959 was 36, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhag 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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