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Bonniwell Family History

Bonniwell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bonwell.

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


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Where is the Bonniwell family from?

You can see how Bonniwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonniwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonniwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Bonniwell families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bonniwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonniwell families in 1891.
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What did your Bonniwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonniwell. 72% of Bonniwell 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
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Bonniwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonniwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonniwell 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Bonniwell. 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 266 military records available for the last name Bonniwell. For the veterans among your Bonniwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonniwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bonniwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bonniwell in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonniwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonniwell 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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