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Bonnefon Family History

Bonnefon 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: Bondeson, Bonnet, Boynton, Bonner, Sonnen, Bonney, Bonne, Tonnesen

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Where is the Bonnefon family from?

You can see how Bonnefon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnefon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonnefon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bonnefon families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bonnefon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bonnefon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnefon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonnefon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Bonnefon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnefon 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bonnefon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bonnefon. For the veterans among your Bonnefon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnefon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Bonnefon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bonnefon in 1967 was 70, and 79 in 1984.

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