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Bonhurst Family History

Bonhurst 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: Bathurst, Longhurst, Bornhorst, Tolhurst, Hurst, Borst, Ashurst

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Where is the Bonhurst family from?

You can see how Bonhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonhurst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bonhurst family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonhurst's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Bonhurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonhurst. 100% of Bonhurst men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Bonhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhurst 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bonhurst. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bonhurst. For the veterans among your Bonhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhurst lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bonhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bonhurst in 1968 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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