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Bonshill Family History

Bonshill 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, Boshell, Voshall, Coghill, Boswell, Bothell

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Where is the Bonshill family from?

You can see how Bonshill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonshill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bonshill family living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bonshill's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bonshill families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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