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Bonsalle Family History

Bonsalle 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: Bonsall, Bonsell, Monsalve, Bonville, Sonsalla, Constable, Bolle

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Where is the Bonsalle family from?

You can see how Bonsalle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsalle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bonsalle family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonsalle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bonsalle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsalle 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 Bonsalle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bonsalle. 100% of Bonsalle men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bonsalle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bonsalle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsalle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bonsalle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonsalle. For the veterans among your Bonsalle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsalle lifespan?

Average Bonsalle life expectancy in 1963 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonsalle 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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