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Boness Name Meaning

South German: derisive nickname meaning ‘bean-eater’ (from a compound of Middle High German bone ‘bean’ + ezzen ‘to eat’) used to denote a bean-grower or a poor person whose diet consisted mainly of beans. English (Bedfordshire): variant of Bownes . Americanized form of Norwegian Bones 3 and perhaps also of Bønes (see Bones ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boner, Fones, Boese, Boss, Bones, Bonus, Bines, Ness, Bonness, Boyens

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Where is the Boness family from?

You can see how Boness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Boness families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Boness's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Boness families in 1911.
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What did your Boness ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boness. 100% of Boness men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Boness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boness 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Boness. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 500 military records available for the last name Boness. For the veterans among your Boness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boness lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boness in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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