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Bonnat Family History

Bonnat 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: Bonnet, Bonnar, Bonnot, Donat, Bonner, Bonar, Boat, Bodnar, Monat

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Where is the Bonnat family from?

You can see how Bonnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonnat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Bonnat family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonnat's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bonnat families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnat 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 149 census records available for the last name Bonnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnat 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Bonnat. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bonnat. For the veterans among your Bonnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Bonnat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bonnat in 1966 was 89, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnat 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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