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Bonnelle Family History

Bonnelle 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: Bonnell, Donnelly, Bonwell, Bunnell, Bonello, Gonnella, Boutelle

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Where is the Bonnelle family from?

You can see how Bonnelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonnelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Bonnelle families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bonnelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bonnelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnelle 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 Bonnelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonnelle. 50% of Bonnelle men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Bonnelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Bonnelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnelle 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bonnelle. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bonnelle. For the veterans among your Bonnelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnelle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Bonnelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bonnelle in 1954 was 51, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonnelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnelle 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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