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Bonona Family History

Bonona 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: Boone, Bono, Corona, Sonoda, Korona, Bonura, Bologna, Bonta, Bonomo

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Where is the Bonona family from?

You can see how Bonona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bonona families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bonona's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonona 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 Bonona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonona. 100% of Bonona men worked as a Farming and 100% of Bonona women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Bonona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonona 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bonona. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bonona. For the veterans among your Bonona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonona lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonona

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