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Bonina Family History

Bonina 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, Bonini, Bonino, Bonin, Bonine, Monica, Bodin, Bonura, Bina

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Where is the Bonina family from?

You can see how Bonina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bonina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bonina families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bonina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonina 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 Bonina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonina. 22% of Bonina men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Bonina women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Moulder
    15%
  • Shipper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bonina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Bonina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonina 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Bonina. 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 99 military records available for the last name Bonina. For the veterans among your Bonina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bonina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bonina in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonina 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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