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Bonnell Family History

Bonnell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bunnell. Altered form of French Bonnel.

This form of the surname is also found in Britain where it is in part of Huguenot origin.

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


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Where is the Bonnell family from?

You can see how Bonnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 83 Bonnell families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bonnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonnell families in 1891.
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What did your Bonnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bonnell. 18% of Bonnell men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Bonnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonnell were Colliery Repairer below Ground and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Baker
    12%
  • General Farmer
    12%
  • Colliery Repairer below Ground
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Bonnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnell 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bonnell. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Bonnell. For the veterans among your Bonnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bonnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bonnell in 1943 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnell 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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