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Bonifa Family History

Bonifa 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: Bonica, Bonifay, Bonifas, Monica, Bonura, Bonito, Bonta, Boni, Boffa

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Where is the Bonifa family from?

You can see how Bonifa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonifa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonifa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bonifa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonifa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonifa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonifa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Bonifa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonifa 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bonifa. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bonifa. For the veterans among your Bonifa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonifa lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Bonifa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bonifa in 1989 was 35, and 17 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonifa 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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