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Bonhall Family History

Bonhall 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: Bonsall, Bohall, Voshall, Bothell, Bonwell, Bonham, Munhall, Benthall

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Where is the Bonhall family from?

You can see how Bonhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bonhall families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bonhall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonhall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bonhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bonhall. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bonhall. For the veterans among your Bonhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhall lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bonhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bonhall in 1975 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhall 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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