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Bonal Family History

Bonal 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: Bonar, Bona, Bobal, Boal, Jonas, Borel, Bond, Donat, Beal, Boda

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Where is the Bonal family from?

You can see how Bonal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bonal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Bonal family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bonal families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Bonal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonal 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Bonal. 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 71 military records available for the last name Bonal. For the veterans among your Bonal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bonal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bonal in 1966 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonal 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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