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Bonatz Family History

Bonatz 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: Bonato, Bonitz, Donat, Donato, Bonar, Batz, Boat, Bonito, Boortz

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Where is the Bonatz family from?

You can see how Bonatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonatz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonatz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bonatz families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bonatz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bonatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonatz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Crane Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Bonatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonatz 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Bonatz. 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 107 military records available for the last name Bonatz. For the veterans among your Bonatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonatz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bonatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bonatz in 1965 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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