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Bonifas Family History

Bonifas Surname Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Boniface.

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


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Where is the Bonifas family from?

You can see how Bonifas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonifas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonifas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bonifas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonifas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bonifas families in 1911.
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What did your Bonifas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonifas. 50% of Bonifas men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bonifas women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonifas were Proprietor and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonifas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonifas 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Bonifas. 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 240 military records available for the last name Bonifas. For the veterans among your Bonifas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonifas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bonifas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bonifas in 1954 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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