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Bonsoe Family History

Bonsoe 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: Bonson, Benson, Bono, Banse, Bone, Bosse, Bonde, Monroe, Console

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Where is the Bonsoe family from?

You can see how Bonsoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonsoe families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bonsoe families living in Leicestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bonsoe's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bonsoe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bonsoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsoe 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bonsoe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bonsoe. For the veterans among your Bonsoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsoe lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Bonsoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bonsoe in 1990 was 83, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonsoe 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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