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Boncheff Family History

Boncheff 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: Benchoff, Bohnhoff, Bischoff, Boucher, Bouche, Boschen, Benshoff

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Where is the Boncheff family from?

You can see how Boncheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boncheff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boncheff family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boncheff's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Boncheff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boncheff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boncheff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boncheff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Boncheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boncheff 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Boncheff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Boncheff. For the veterans among your Boncheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boncheff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Boncheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boncheff in 1966 was 78, and 71 in 1996.

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