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Bonnano Family History

Bonnano 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: Bonano, Montano, Donnan, Bonato, Boitano, Bonnin, Bonanno, Bonnar

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Where is the Bonnano family from?

You can see how Bonnano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bonnano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Bonnano families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bonnano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonnano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnano 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 Bonnano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonnano. 40% of Bonnano men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Bonnano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonnano were Butcher and Dressmaker.

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Dressmaker
    20%

What Bonnano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Bonnano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnano 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Bonnano. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bonnano. For the veterans among your Bonnano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bonnano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bonnano in 1964 was 79, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnano 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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