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Bonafin Family History

Bonafin Surname 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: Bonadio, Hanafin, Bonnin, Bonin, Bain, Benjamin, Serafin, Babin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonafin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Bonafin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonafin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bonafin. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Bonafin. For the veterans among your Bonafin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonafin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Bonafin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bonafin in 1977 was 86, and 88 in 1983.

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