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Bonell Family History

Bonell Surname Meaning

see Bonehill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bonell family from?

You can see how Bonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Bonell families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Bonell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bonell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bread Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bonell. 34% of Bonell men worked as a Bread Baker and 85% of Bonell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonell were Dealer and Domestic Service.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bread Baker
    34%
  • Master Painter
    34%
  • Dealer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Domestic Service
    3%

What Bonell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonell 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 920 immigration records available for the last name Bonell. 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 434 military records available for the last name Bonell. For the veterans among your Bonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bonell in 1960 was 79, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonell 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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