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Bonvie Family History

Bonvie 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, Bove, Bone, Bonde, Bogie, Boni, Benzie, Bonne, Boddie

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Where is the Bonvie family from?

You can see how Bonvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonvie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bonvie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Bonvie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonvie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bonvie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Bonvie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bonvie. 74% of Bonvie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Brush Maker
    14%
  • Lineman
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonvie 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bonvie. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bonvie. For the veterans among your Bonvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonvie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Bonvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bonvie in 1957 was 39, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonvie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonvie 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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