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Bonefas Family History

Bonefas 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: Bonifas, Boness, Banegas, Bones, Konefal, Bonifay, Jonas, Bonar

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Where is the Bonefas family from?

You can see how Bonefas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonefas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonefas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bonefas families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonefas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bonefas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonefas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonefas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonefas. 100% of Bonefas 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Bonefas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonefas 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 Bonefas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bonefas. For the veterans among your Bonefas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonefas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bonefas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bonefas in 1968 was 67, and 61 in 2002.

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