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Bonnawitz Family History

Bonnawitz 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: Bonawitz, Bonewitz, Bonavita, Benowitz, Borowitz, Bonitz, Bonnet

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Where is the Bonnawitz family from?

You can see how Bonnawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnawitz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bonnawitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonnawitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bonnawitz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Bonnawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnawitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bonnawitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bonnawitz. For the veterans among your Bonnawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnawitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Bonnawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bonnawitz in 1964 was 86, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnawitz 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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