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Bonyun Family History

Bonyun 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: Bunyan, Bonus, Bothun, Boyan, Boyum, Bonnin, Bonson, Bonn, Byun

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Where is the Bonyun family from?

You can see how Bonyun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonyun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonyun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bonyun family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonyun's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bonyun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonyun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonyun ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Bonyun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonyun 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Bonyun. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bonyun. For the veterans among your Bonyun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonyun lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bonyun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bonyun in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

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