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Bonavia Family History

Bonavia Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Liguria and Piedmont): from a personal medieval name Bonavia an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘good street’.

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


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Where is the Bonavia family from?

You can see how Bonavia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonavia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonavia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Bonavia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonavia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonavia families in 1891.
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What did your Bonavia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonavia. 50% of Bonavia men worked as a Salesman.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonavia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonavia 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Bonavia. 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 136 military records available for the last name Bonavia. For the veterans among your Bonavia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonavia lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bonavia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bonavia in 1944 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonavia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonavia 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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