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Bonano Family History

Bonano Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Bonanno. This form of the surname is very rare in Italy. Spanish (Bonaño): of Italian origin (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Bonano family from?

You can see how Bonano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bonano families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bonano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bonano families in 1911.
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What did your Bonano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonano. 18% of Bonano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bonano women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonano were Operator and Proprietor.

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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
    18%
  • Jornalero
    18%
  • Labrador
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bonano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonano 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Bonano. 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 324 military records available for the last name Bonano. For the veterans among your Bonano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonano lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bonano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bonano in 1948 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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