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Bonsie Family History

Bonsie 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: Bossie, Bonnie, Banse, Bondi, Bone, Bosse, Bonde, Dansie, Bogie, Boni

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Where is the Bonsie family from?

You can see how Bonsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsie family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Bonsie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bonsie families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bonsie's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bonsie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsie 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 105 census records available for the last name Bonsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bonsie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bonsie. For the veterans among your Bonsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsie lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Bonsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bonsie in 1992 was 50, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonsie 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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