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Bondley Family History

Bondley 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: Bodley, Bordley, Lindley, Bentley, Onley, Bondy, Bonde, Bowley

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Where is the Bondley family from?

You can see how Bondley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bondley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bondley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Bondley families living in Alabama. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bondley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bondley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bondley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bondley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bondley. 38% of Bondley men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Bondley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bondley 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bondley. 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 105 military records available for the last name Bondley. For the veterans among your Bondley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bondley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Bondley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bondley in 1959 was 46, and 81 in 2003.

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