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Bonsee Family History

Bonsee 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: Bonser, Bonnet, Banse, Bonner, Bone, Bosse, Bonde, Losee, Bowser

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Where is the Bonsee family from?

You can see how Bonsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bonsee families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Bonsee families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonsee's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bonsee families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsee 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 Bonsee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonsee. 100% of Bonsee men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bonsee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Bonsee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsee 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bonsee. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bonsee. For the veterans among your Bonsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsee lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Bonsee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bonsee in 1974 was 58, and 21 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonsee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonsee 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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