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Bonjer Family History

Bonjer 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: Bonner, Boner, Bonser, Bonder, Boozer, Bolter, Bower, Confer, Bodner

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Where is the Bonjer family from?

You can see how Bonjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonjer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonjer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bonjer family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonjer's in USA. California had the highest population of Bonjer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonjer 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 60 census records available for the last name Bonjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonjer 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Bonjer. 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 Bonjer. For the veterans among your Bonjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonjer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Bonjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bonjer in 1978 was 79, and 88 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonjer 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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