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Bonja Family History

Bonja 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: Bonta, Bona, Borja, Bond, Boda, Banda, Bora, Bon, Bono, Bondi

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Where is the Bonja family from?

You can see how Bonja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bonja family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bonja's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bonja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonja 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 93 census records available for the last name Bonja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonja 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bonja. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bonja. For the veterans among your Bonja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonja lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Bonja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bonja in 1960 was 39, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonja 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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