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Bonaiuto Family History

Bonaiuto Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Sicily): from a medieval personal name Bonaiuto composed of the elements bono (buono) ‘good’ + aiuto ‘help’ (see Aiuto) often bestowed as an expression of gratitude upon a longed-for child that means ‘good help’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bonaiuto family from?

You can see how Bonaiuto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonaiuto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bonaiuto families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bonaiuto's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Bonaiuto families in 1920.
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What did your Bonaiuto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonaiuto. 34% of Bonaiuto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bonaiuto 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Printer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bonaiuto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Bonaiuto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonaiuto 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Bonaiuto. 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 127 military records available for the last name Bonaiuto. For the veterans among your Bonaiuto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonaiuto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bonaiuto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bonaiuto in 1964 was 62, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonaiuto 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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