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Bonhage Family History

Bonhage 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: Bonham, Montag, Bonar, Korfhage, Bone, Bongard, Boehle, Bonde

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Where is the Bonhage family from?

You can see how Bonhage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhage family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonhage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bonhage family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonhage's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bonhage families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonhage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonhage. 60% of Bonhage men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Errand Boy
    40%
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What Bonhage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Bonhage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhage 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bonhage. 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 173 military records available for the last name Bonhage. For the veterans among your Bonhage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhage lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bonhage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bonhage in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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