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Bonbrest Family History

Bonbrest Name 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: Forrest, Borst, Bonnet, Combest, Boness, Bores, Forest, Bourret

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Bonbrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonbrest 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bonbrest. 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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There are 35 military records available for the last name Bonbrest. For the veterans among your Bonbrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonbrest lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bonbrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bonbrest in 1958 was 67, and 61 in 2004.

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