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Bonanni Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Bonanno .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bonanno, Bonini, Nanni, Boni, Contini, Bottini, Benigni, Montani

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Where is the Bonanni family from?

You can see how Bonanni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonanni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bonanni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bonanni families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bonanni's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bonanni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonanni 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 Bonanni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonanni. 40% of Bonanni men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Bonanni women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonanni were Clerk and Machine 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Waiter
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    39%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
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Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Bonanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonanni 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bonanni. 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 392 military records available for the last name Bonanni. For the veterans among your Bonanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonanni lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bonanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bonanni in 1954 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

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