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Bonsant Family History

Bonsant 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: Constant, Conant, Bonsall, Bonfanti, Bonano, Monsanto, Bonson

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Where is the Bonsant family from?

You can see how Bonsant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonsant families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bonsant family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonsant's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bonsant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Bonsant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsant 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bonsant. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bonsant. For the veterans among your Bonsant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsant lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bonsant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bonsant in 1968 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonsant 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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