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Bonfoey Family History

Bonfoey Name 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: Bonney, Boney, Kofoed, Bono, Confer, Bonnet, Bentley, Binney, Bonner

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Where is the Bonfoey family from?

You can see how Bonfoey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfoey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonfoey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bonfoey family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonfoey's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bonfoey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfoey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonfoey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonfoey. 25% of Bonfoey men worked as a Manager and 100% of Bonfoey women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Bonfoey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonfoey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfoey 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bonfoey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 215 military records available for the last name Bonfoey. For the veterans among your Bonfoey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonfoey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bonfoey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bonfoey in 1964 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

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