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Bonafino Family History

Bonafino 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: Bonadio, Bonano, Bonanno, Bonino, Longino, Babino, Bonito, Buonanno

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Where is the Bonafino family from?

You can see how Bonafino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonafino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bonafino families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonafino's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bonafino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonafino 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 Bonafino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonafino. 50% of Bonafino men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bonafino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Bonafino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonafino 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bonafino. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bonafino. For the veterans among your Bonafino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonafino lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bonafino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bonafino in 1966 was 90, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonafino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonafino 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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