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Bonab Family History

Bonab Surname 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: Bonar, Bona, Jonas, Bond, Donat, Boda, Bora, Bon, Bono, Korab

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Where is the Bonab family from?

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

There are 24 census records available for the last name Bonab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonab 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bonab. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonab. For the veterans among your Bonab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonab lifespan?

Average Bonab life expectancy in 1996 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonab ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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