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Bonhill Family History

Bonhill 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: Coghill, Bothell, Barnhill, Bonwell, Broyhill, Bonsall, Bonilla

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Where is the Bonhill family from?

You can see how Bonhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bonhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bonhill families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bonhill's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bonhill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Bonhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhill 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bonhill. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bonhill. For the veterans among your Bonhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhill lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Bonhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bonhill in 1973 was 55, and 51 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhill 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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