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Bonfoy Family History

Bonfoy 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: Bono, Bondy, Conroy, Bonney, Bonzo, Bomboy, Boney, Bondoc, Bonny

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Where is the Bonfoy family from?

You can see how Bonfoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfoy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonfoy families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 6 Bonfoy families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bonfoy's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bonfoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfoy 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 Bonfoy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bonfoy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Bonfoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfoy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bonfoy. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bonfoy. For the veterans among your Bonfoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonfoy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Bonfoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bonfoy in 1977 was 65, and 79 in 1984.

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