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Bonuso Family History

Bonuso 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: Bonus, Bono, Bonura, Bonito, Bonomo, Boness, Bogus, Boso, Bosso

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Where is the Bonuso family from?

You can see how Bonuso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonuso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bonuso families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonuso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonuso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonuso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonuso ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Bonuso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonuso 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bonuso. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bonuso. For the veterans among your Bonuso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonuso lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bonuso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bonuso in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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