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Bonda Family History

Bonda 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: Bond, Boda, Banda, Bondi, Fonda, Konda, Bondy, Bonde, Monda, Ronda

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Where is the Bonda family from?

You can see how Bonda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bonda families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bonda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bonda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonda. 39% of Bonda men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Bonda women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonda were Farm Laborer and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • School Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bonda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonda 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Bonda. 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 293 military records available for the last name Bonda. For the veterans among your Bonda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bonda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bonda in 1964 was 68, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonda 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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