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Bonsell Family History

Bonsell Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire): variant of Bonsall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bonsell family from?

You can see how Bonsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Bonsell families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bonsell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bonsell families in 1911.
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What did your Bonsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonsell. 37% of Bonsell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bonsell women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonsell were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Bonsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bonsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsell 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Bonsell. 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 370 military records available for the last name Bonsell. For the veterans among your Bonsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bonsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bonsell in 1958 was 55, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonsell 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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