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Bonshelwid Family History

Bonshelwid 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: Bonfield, Binsfeld, Borsheim, Bonsell, Bonelli, Boshell, Consiglio

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Where is the Bonshelwid family from?

You can see how Bonshelwid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonshelwid family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Bonshelwid families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonshelwid's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bonshelwid families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Bonshelwid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonshelwid 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bonshelwid. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonshelwid. For the veterans among your Bonshelwid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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