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Bonnas Family History

Bonnas 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: Bonnar, Bonnes, Jonas, Bonnet, Bonner, Bonar, Bouras, Bonus, Bodnar

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Where is the Bonnas family from?

You can see how Bonnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonnas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bonnas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonnas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonnas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Bonnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bonnas. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bonnas. For the veterans among your Bonnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bonnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bonnas in 1964 was 66, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnas 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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