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Bonsal Family History

Bonsal 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: Bansal, Bonsall, Bonar, Bosak, Bonham, Opsal, Bonta, Rosal, Bonser

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Where is the Bonsal family from?

You can see how Bonsal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonsal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Bonsal families living in Derbyshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bonsal's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bonsal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bonsal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonsal. 43% of Bonsal men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bonsal women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bonsal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonsal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsal 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Bonsal. 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 227 military records available for the last name Bonsal. For the veterans among your Bonsal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bonsal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bonsal in 1962 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonsal 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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