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Bonss Family History

Bonss 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: Boss, Bonus, Boness, Bones, Bonis, Bonds, Ross, Jonas, Bond, Boris

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Where is the Bonss family from?

You can see how Bonss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Bonss families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Bonss families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonss's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bonss families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Bonss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonss 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bonss. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bonss. For the veterans among your Bonss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonss lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Bonss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bonss in 1993 was 87, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonss 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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