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Bonzer Family History

Bonzer 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: Boozer, Bonner, Boner, Bonser, Bonder, Tanzer, Bolter, Bower, Confer

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Where is the Bonzer family from?

You can see how Bonzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bonzer families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bonzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonzer 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 Bonzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonzer. 30% of Bonzer men worked as a Farm Operator and 60% of Bonzer women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonzer were Salesman and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    60%
  • Salesgirl
    40%

What Bonzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonzer 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bonzer. 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 129 military records available for the last name Bonzer. For the veterans among your Bonzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonzer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Bonzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bonzer in 1948 was 60, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonzer 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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