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Bognanno Family History

Bognanno 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: Bonanno, Buonanno, Bonano, Bonanni, Bogdan, Bosanko, Borgmann, Gnann

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Where is the Bognanno family from?

You can see how Bognanno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bognanno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bognanno families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bognanno's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bognanno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bognanno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Bognanno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bognanno 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bognanno. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Bognanno. For the veterans among your Bognanno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bognanno lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bognanno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bognanno in 1966 was 85, and 95 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bognanno 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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