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Bonskold Family History

Bonskold 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, Konkol, Bosko, Binsfeld, Brunsvold, Console, Bonsall

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Where is the Bonskold family from?

You can see how Bonskold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonskold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bonskold families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonskold's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Bonskold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonskold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bonskold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonskold 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bonskold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Bonskold. For the veterans among your Bonskold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonskold lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Bonskold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bonskold in 1973 was 80, and 98 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonskold 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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