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Bonlie Family History

Bonlie 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: Bonnie, Bolle, Bogle, Bondi, Bole, Bone, Bonde, Bailie, Bogie, Bodle

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Where is the Bonlie family from?

You can see how Bonlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonlie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonlie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bonlie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonlie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bonlie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonlie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Bonlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonlie 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bonlie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bonlie. For the veterans among your Bonlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonlie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bonlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bonlie in 1966 was 94, and 78 in 2003.

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