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Bonnetts Family History

Bonnetts 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: Bonnette, Bennetts, Bonnett, Bonnet, Bennett, Bonetti, Bennette

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Where is the Bonnetts family from?

You can see how Bonnetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnetts family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bonnetts families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bonnetts's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bonnetts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnetts 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 57 census records available for the last name Bonnetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnetts 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bonnetts. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bonnetts. For the veterans among your Bonnetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnetts lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Bonnetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bonnetts in 1976 was 38, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonnetts 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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