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Bonnette Family History

Bonnette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Bonnet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.Compare Bonnett.

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


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Where is the Bonnette family from?

You can see how Bonnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonnette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Bonnette families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bonnette's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Bonnette families in 1891.
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What did your Bonnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonnette. 100% of Bonnette 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bonnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnette 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Bonnette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonnette. For the veterans among your Bonnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bonnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bonnette in 1959 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnette 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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