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Bonofiglio Family History

Bonofiglio 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: Bonfiglio, Consiglio, Coniglio, Bonifacio, Bonfield, Onofrio

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Where is the Bonofiglio family from?

You can see how Bonofiglio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonofiglio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bonofiglio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bonofiglio families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bonofiglio's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bonofiglio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonofiglio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonofiglio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonofiglio. 72% of Bonofiglio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bonofiglio women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Bonofiglio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonofiglio 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Bonofiglio. 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 147 military records available for the last name Bonofiglio. For the veterans among your Bonofiglio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonofiglio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bonofiglio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bonofiglio in 1963 was 59, and 89 in 2001.

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