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Bonsma Family History

Bonsma 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: Bosma, Monsma, Cosma, Bonura, Bonta, Bonomo, Bonser, Bona, Bousman

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Where is the Bonsma family from?

You can see how Bonsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bonsma family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonsma's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bonsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonsma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Bonsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsma 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bonsma. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bonsma. For the veterans among your Bonsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Bonsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bonsma in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 1997.

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