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Bonovita Family History

Bonovita Name 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: Bonavita, Bonito, Bonta, Colavita, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz

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Where is the Bonovita family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonovita 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 Bonovita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonovita. 100% of Bonovita men worked as a Merchant. .

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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

  • Merchant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bonovita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonovita 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bonovita. 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 Bonovita. For the veterans among your Bonovita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonovita lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Bonovita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bonovita in 1968 was 81, and 92 in 1974.

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