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Bonyay Family History

Bonyay 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: Conway, Monday, Bonar, Bondy, Bunyan, Bonham, Bonney, Boyar, Banyas

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Where is the Bonyay family from?

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

What did your Bonyay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bonyay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Bonyay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonyay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bonyay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bonyay. For the veterans among your Bonyay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonyay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1977, in the United States, Bonyay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bonyay in 1969 was 73, and 75 in 1977.

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