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Bonfitto Family History

Bonfitto 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: Bonito, Bonfield, Bonetti, Bitto, Boblitt, Bolitho, Bonfanti

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Where is the Bonfitto family from?

You can see how Bonfitto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonfitto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bonfitto family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonfitto's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Bonfitto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonfitto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonfitto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Bonfitto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Bonfitto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonfitto 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Bonfitto. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bonfitto. For the veterans among your Bonfitto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonfitto lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bonfitto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bonfitto in 1969 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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