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Bonvouloir Family History

Bonvouloir 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: Gonsoulin, Bonjour, Bonvillain, Boisclair, Bonomo, Boudoin, Bouldin

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Where is the Bonvouloir family from?

You can see how Bonvouloir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonvouloir family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonvouloir families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Bonvouloir families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonvouloir's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bonvouloir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonvouloir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonvouloir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonvouloir. 100% of Bonvouloir men worked as an Owner and 100% of Bonvouloir 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

  • Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Bonvouloir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonvouloir 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Bonvouloir. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bonvouloir. For the veterans among your Bonvouloir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonvouloir lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bonvouloir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bonvouloir in 1963 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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