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Bounsell Family History

Bounsell 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: Brunsell, Bonsell, Counsell, Hounsell, Bursell, Brunell, Bonwell

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Where is the Bounsell family from?

You can see how Bounsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bounsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bounsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bounsell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bounsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bounsell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Bounsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bounsell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bounsell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bounsell. For the veterans among your Bounsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bounsell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Bounsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bounsell in 1981 was 83, and 39 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bounsell 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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