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Bonslay Family History

Bonslay 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: Bosley, Boulay, Bensley, Bonifay, Lonsway, Conway, Monday, Worsley

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Where is the Bonslay family from?

You can see how Bonslay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonslay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Bonslay family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonslay's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bonslay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Bonslay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonslay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bonslay. 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 Bonslay. For the veterans among your Bonslay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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