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Bonecutter Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Knochenhauer an occupational name for a butcher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Better, Boelter, Bonesteel, Butter, Beutler, Netter, Cutter, Cutler

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Where is the Bonecutter family from?

You can see how Bonecutter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonecutter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonecutter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bonecutter families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bonecutter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bonecutter families in 1840.
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What did your Bonecutter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonecutter. 36% of Bonecutter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bonecutter women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Fireman
    11%
  • Co Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonecutter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonecutter 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bonecutter. 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 342 military records available for the last name Bonecutter. For the veterans among your Bonecutter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonecutter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bonecutter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bonecutter in 1961 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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