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Bonafon Family History

Bonafon 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: Bonato, Bonano, Bonson, Jonason, Bohanon, Baron, Benson, Bourbon

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Where is the Bonafon family from?

You can see how Bonafon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonafon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonafon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bonafon family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonafon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bonafon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonafon 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 108 census records available for the last name Bonafon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonafon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bonafon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bonafon. For the veterans among your Bonafon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonafon lifespan?

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