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Bonelly Family History

Bonelly Surname 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: Bonello, Bonelli, Donnelly, Bodell, Bonwell, Bowell, Boxell, Bovell

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Where is the Bonelly family from?

You can see how Bonelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonelly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bonelly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Bonelly family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonelly's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Bonelly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Bonelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonelly 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Bonelly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Bonelly. For the veterans among your Bonelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonelly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bonelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bonelly in 1965 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonelly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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