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Bonahue Family History

Bonahue 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: Donahue, Donohue, Donahoe, Donaghue, Bonar, Bone, Monahan, Boehle

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Where is the Bonahue family from?

You can see how Bonahue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonahue family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bonahue family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bonahue's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bonahue families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonahue 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 Bonahue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonahue. 50% of Bonahue men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bonahue women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bonahue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Bonahue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonahue 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bonahue. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bonahue. For the veterans among your Bonahue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonahue lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Bonahue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bonahue in 1966 was 26, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonahue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonahue 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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