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Bonora Family History

Bonora Surname Meaning

Italian (northern mainly Emilia): from a personal name meaning ‘good hour’ ‘finally’ (from Italian b(u)ono ‘good’ + ora ‘hour’).

Generally it was an omen or well-wishing name given to a long-awaited and much-desired child.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bonora family from?

You can see how Bonora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonora family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bonora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Bonora families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bonora's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonora families in 1891.
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What did your Bonora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonora. 32% of Bonora men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bonora women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonora were Printer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Pressman
    10%
  • Printer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonora 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Bonora. 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 529 military records available for the last name Bonora. For the veterans among your Bonora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonora lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bonora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bonora in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonora 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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