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Boncella Family History

Boncella 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: Bonwell, Montella, Bonello, Gonnella, Bonilla, Bonnell, Bonsell

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Where is the Boncella family from?

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

What did your Boncella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boncella. 50% of Boncella men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Plumber Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Boncella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boncella 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Boncella. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boncella. For the veterans among your Boncella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boncella lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Boncella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boncella in 1970 was 65, and 78 in 2003.

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