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Bonniger Family History

Bonniger 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: Bonner, Benninger, Doniger, Sonnier, Monnier, Bonnie, Benziger

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Where is the Bonniger family from?

You can see how Bonniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonniger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bonniger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bonniger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bonniger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonniger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Bonniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonniger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bonniger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bonniger. For the veterans among your Bonniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonniger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Bonniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bonniger in 1974 was 56, and 86 in 2003.

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