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Bonet Family History

Bonet Surname Meaning

Catalan: from a medieval personal name a diminutive of bon ‘good’ or the corresponding nickname.

French: variant of Bonnet.

Italian (northern): variant of Bonetto see Bonetti.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bonet family from?

You can see how Bonet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Bonet families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bonet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonet families in 1891.
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What did your Bonet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonet. 84% of Bonet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Dressmaker Partner
    17%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bonet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonet 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bonet. 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 583 military records available for the last name Bonet. For the veterans among your Bonet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonet lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bonet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bonet in 1959 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonet 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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