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Bonil Family History

Bonil 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: Boni, Bonis, Bonin, Borel, Bond, Boris, Basil, Bon, Bono, Bondi

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Where is the Bonil family from?

You can see how Bonil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Bonil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bonil families living in Channel Islands. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bonil's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bonil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bonil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonil. 100% of Bonil 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Bonil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonil 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bonil. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bonil. For the veterans among your Bonil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonil lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonil

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