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Bnill Family History

Bnill 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: Brill, Bill, Nill, Knill, Gill, Bell, Grill, Mill, Hill, Ball

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Where is the Bnill family from?

You can see how Bnill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bnill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bnill families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Bnill families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bnill's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bnill families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bnill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bnill 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 Bnill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bnill. For the veterans among your Bnill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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