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Bonow Family History

Bonow 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: Bono, Borow, Konow, Bond, Bow, Boros, Brow, Bon, Bondi, Bonar

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Where is the Bonow family from?

You can see how Bonow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bonow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bonow family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonow's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bonow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonow. 34% of Bonow men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bonow women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonow were Druggist and Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Druggist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonow 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Bonow. 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 201 military records available for the last name Bonow. For the veterans among your Bonow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bonow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bonow in 1966 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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