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Bonyai Family History

Bonyai 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: Banyai, Bondi, Bonar, Bunyan, Bonham, Boyar, Banyas, Bonta, Boni

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Where is the Bonyai family from?

You can see how Bonyai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonyai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bonyai families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonyai's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bonyai families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Bonyai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonyai 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bonyai. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bonyai. For the veterans among your Bonyai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonyai lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bonyai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bonyai in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonyai 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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