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Bonebright Family History

Bonebright 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: Boatwright, Woolbright, Ebright, Sebright, Conkright, Conkwright

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Where is the Bonebright family from?

You can see how Bonebright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonebright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonebright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bonebright family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bonebright's in USA. Iowa Territory and 3 other states had the highest population of Bonebright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonebright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonebright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonebright. 42% of Bonebright men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bonebright women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Bonebright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonebright 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bonebright. 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 185 military records available for the last name Bonebright. For the veterans among your Bonebright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonebright lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bonebright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bonebright in 1963 was 80, and 95 in 2004.

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