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Bonovich Family History

Bonovich 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: Boskovich, Popovich, Brozovich, Tonkovich, Novich, Bobich

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Where is the Bonovich family from?

You can see how Bonovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bonovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Bonovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bonovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bonovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonovich. 65% of Bonovich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bonovich women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    65%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Coal Loader
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Bonovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonovich 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bonovich. 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 148 military records available for the last name Bonovich. For the veterans among your Bonovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonovich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bonovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bonovich in 1954 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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