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Bonsel Family History

Bonsel 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: Bonser, Bensel, Boesel, Boysel, Bonsell, Borel, Bonnet, Banse, Bandel

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Where is the Bonsel family from?

You can see how Bonsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Bonsel families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bonsel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bonsel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsel 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 Bonsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonsel. 60% of Bonsel 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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Cutter
    40%

What Bonsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Bonsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsel 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Bonsel. 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 107 military records available for the last name Bonsel. For the veterans among your Bonsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bonsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bonsel in 1969 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonsel 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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