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Bonoma Family History

Bonoma 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: Bonomo, Bonomi, Bono, Sonoda, Bonura, Bonta, Boom, Bona, Borom, Bouma

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Where is the Bonoma family from?

You can see how Bonoma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonoma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bonoma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bonoma families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bonoma's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonoma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonoma 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 Bonoma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonoma. 34% of Bonoma men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Bonoma women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bonoma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Bonoma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonoma 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bonoma. 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 71 military records available for the last name Bonoma. For the veterans among your Bonoma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonoma lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bonoma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bonoma in 1968 was 58, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonoma 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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