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Bonhill Family History

Bonhill 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: Coghill, Bothell, Barnhill, Bonwell, Broyhill, Bonsall, Bonilla

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Where is the Bonhill family from?

You can see how Bonhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bonhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bonhill families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bonhill's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bonhill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonhill ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Bonhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhill 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bonhill. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bonhill. For the veterans among your Bonhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhill lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Bonhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bonhill in 1973 was 55, and 51 in 1997.

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