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Bonita Family History

Bonita 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: Bonito, Bonta, Bonica, Bonitz, Monica, Bonura, Rokita, Boni, Bona

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Where is the Bonita family from?

You can see how Bonita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bonita families living in Colorado. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bonita's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Bonita families in 1880.
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What did your Bonita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonita. 72% of Bonita men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bonita women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonita were Miner and Teacher. .

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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%
  • Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Bonita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Bonita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonita 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Bonita. 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 156 military records available for the last name Bonita. For the veterans among your Bonita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonita lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bonita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bonita in 1959 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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