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Bonvillian Family History

Bonvillian Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Bonvillain.

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


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Where is the Bonvillian family from?

You can see how Bonvillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonvillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonvillian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bonvillian family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonvillian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bonvillian families in 1911.
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What did your Bonvillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Owners were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonvillian. 27% of Bonvillian men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bonvillian women worked as an Owners. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonvillian were Farmer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owners
    34%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Bonvillian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Bonvillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonvillian 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bonvillian. 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 305 military records available for the last name Bonvillian. For the veterans among your Bonvillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonvillian lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bonvillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bonvillian in 1945 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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