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Bonsby Family History

Bonsby 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: Mosby, Bondy, Hornsby, Bonney, Busby, Bonser, Bowlby, Cosby, Dansby

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Where is the Bonsby family from?

You can see how Bonsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsby family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bonsby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Bonsby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonsby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bonsby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonsby ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Bonsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsby 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bonsby. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bonsby. For the veterans among your Bonsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bonsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bonsby in 1966 was 65, and 64 in 2003.

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