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Bonowski Family History

Bonowski 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: Borowski, Bronowski, Bonkowski, Bobowski, Zborowski, Borkowski

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Where is the Bonowski family from?

You can see how Bonowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonowski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bonowski families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Bonowski families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonowski's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bonowski families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonowski 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 131 census records available for the last name Bonowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonowski 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bonowski. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bonowski. For the veterans among your Bonowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bonowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bonowski in 1967 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonowski 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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