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Bonon Family History

Bonon 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: Bono, Boron, Lonon, Bolon, Bonson, Bonn, Bohon, Boon, Bonin, Baron

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Where is the Bonon family from?

You can see how Bonon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Bonon families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonon's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Bonon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonon 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 Bonon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonon. 100% of Bonon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Bonon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bonon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bonon. For the veterans among your Bonon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Bonon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bonon in 1975 was 66, and 79 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonon 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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