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Bonaro Family History

Bonaro 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: Bonar, Bonato, Bonano, Bono, Donato, Baro, Bongard, Bonura, Bonito

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Where is the Bonaro family from?

You can see how Bonaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonaro family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bonaro family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonaro's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bonaro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonaro. 25% of Bonaro men worked as a Chef.

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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

  • Chef
    25%
  • Presser
    25%
  • Longshoreman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Bonaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bonaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonaro 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Bonaro. 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 55 military records available for the last name Bonaro. For the veterans among your Bonaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonaro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bonaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bonaro in 1966 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonaro 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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