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Bonami Family History

Bonami 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: Bonomi, Badami, Bondi, Bonar, Bolam, Bonham, Bonomo, Minami, Boni

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Where is the Bonami family from?

You can see how Bonami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonami family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonami families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Bonami families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Bonami's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bonami families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonami 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 Bonami ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bonami. 60% of Bonami men worked as a Fils De Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

What Bonami family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Bonami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonami 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Bonami. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bonami. For the veterans among your Bonami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonami lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Bonami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bonami in 1965 was 69, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonami 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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