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Bonaventure Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Bonaventure of Italian origin (see Bonaventura ). Compare Laventure

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


Similar surnames: Bonaventura, Bonventre, Buenaventura, Ventura, Morante, Bonavita

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Where is the Bonaventure family from?

You can see how Bonaventure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonaventure family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonaventure families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Bonaventure families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bonaventure's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bonaventure families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonaventure surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonaventure ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Magister was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bonaventure. 100% of Bonaventure men worked as a Magister. .

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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

  • Magister
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonaventure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonaventure 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Bonaventure. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonaventure. For the veterans among your Bonaventure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonaventure lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bonaventure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bonaventure in 1966 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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