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Bonnawell Family History

Bonnawell 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: Bonniwell, Bonwell, Bonnell, Boswell, Longwell, Barnwell, Bunnell

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Where is the Bonnawell family from?

You can see how Bonnawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnawell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bonnawell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bonnawell family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonnawell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bonnawell families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bonnawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnawell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bonnawell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bonnawell. For the veterans among your Bonnawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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