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Bonowitz Family History

Bonowitz 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: Benowitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Borowitz, Horowitz, Borowicz, Aronowitz

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Where is the Bonowitz family from?

You can see how Bonowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bonowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Bonowitz families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bonowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonowitz 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 Bonowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonowitz. 20% of Bonowitz men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Bonowitz women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonowitz were Manager and 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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Furrier
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Bonowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Bonowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonowitz 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bonowitz. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bonowitz. For the veterans among your Bonowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonowitz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bonowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bonowitz in 1952 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonowitz 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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