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Bonnel Family History

Bonnel Surname Meaning

French and Channel Islands (Guernsey): variant of French Bonneau. English: variant of Bonnell

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bonnel family from?

You can see how Bonnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Bonnel families living in Channel Islands. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bonnel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bonnel families in 1891.
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What did your Bonnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonnel. 100% of Bonnel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bonnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnel 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Bonnel. 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 539 military records available for the last name Bonnel. For the veterans among your Bonnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bonnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bonnel in 1947 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnel 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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