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Bonato Family History

Bonato Surname Meaning

Italian:: Lombardic nickname from bonat bonato ‘good natured person kindly person’. Habitational name from Bonate in Bergamo province.

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


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You can see how Bonato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonato family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bonato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bonato family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonato's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bonato families in 1911.
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What did your Bonato ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bonato. 60% of Bonato men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Comptable
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonato 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Bonato. 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 135 military records available for the last name Bonato. For the veterans among your Bonato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonato lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bonato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bonato in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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