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Bonsecour Family History

Bonsecour 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: Bonser, Bonjour, Bosecker, Monsour, Mansour, Bonner, Bosco, Bowser

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Where is the Bonsecour family from?

You can see how Bonsecour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsecour family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonsecour families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Bonsecour families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonsecour's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bonsecour families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsecour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonsecour ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Bonsecour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsecour 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bonsecour. 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 Bonsecour. For the veterans among your Bonsecour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsecour lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bonsecour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bonsecour in 1963 was 68, and 26 in 2004.

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