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Boniel Family History

Boniel 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: Daniel, Borel, Bonnet, Bandel, Briel, Bonner, Bonfield, Bone, Bonde

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Where is the Boniel family from?

You can see how Boniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boniel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boniel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Boniel families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Boniel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Boniel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boniel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Boniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boniel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Boniel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boniel. For the veterans among your Boniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boniel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Boniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boniel in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boniel 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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