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Bonnema Family History

Bonnema Surname Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic from the Old Frisian personal name Bonne composed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’.

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


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Where is the Bonnema family from?

You can see how Bonnema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnema family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bonnema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bonnema families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonnema's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bonnema families in 1911.
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What did your Bonnema ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bonnema. 100% of Bonnema 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonnema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnema 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Bonnema. 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 260 military records available for the last name Bonnema. For the veterans among your Bonnema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnema lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bonnema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bonnema in 1962 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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