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Bonach Family History

Bonach 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: Bohach, Banach, Bach, Brach, Roach, Boback, Bench, Bonar, Coach

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Where is the Bonach family from?

You can see how Bonach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bonach families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bonach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bonach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonach. 100% of Bonach men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bonach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Bonach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonach 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bonach. 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 95 military records available for the last name Bonach. For the veterans among your Bonach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bonach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bonach in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonach 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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