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Boncelet Family History

Boncelet Name 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: Poncelet, Ancelet, Bonnet, Boteler, Bonwell, Bonello, Bonet, Borchelt

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boncelet ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Boncelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boncelet 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boncelet. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Boncelet. For the veterans among your Boncelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boncelet lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Boncelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Boncelet in 1973 was 85, and 73 in 1993.

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