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Bonam Family History

Bonam Name Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): from a Kapu (agrarian) caste name from Telugu bonam ‘feast’ from Sanskrit bhojanam ‘meal’.

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


Similar surnames: Bonar, Bolam, Bonham, Bona, Boram, Jonas, Bond, Boehm, Donat, Boda

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Where is the Bonam family from?

You can see how Bonam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bonam families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bonam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonam. 62% of Bonam men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bonam women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonam were Salesman and Student. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Student
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonam 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Bonam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Bonam. For the veterans among your Bonam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonam lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bonam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bonam in 1960 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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