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Bonsan Family History

Bonsan 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: Bonson, Bogdan, Bowman, Benson, Bodman, Bonar, Bunyan, Honan, Bosak

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Where is the Bonsan family from?

You can see how Bonsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bonsan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bonsan family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonsan's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bonsan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Bonsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bonsan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bonsan. For the veterans among your Bonsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonsan 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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