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Bonsein Family History

Bonsein 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: Bossen, Bonser, Bensen, Boisen, Bosen, Bonnin, Bonson, Boesen, Monsen

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Where is the Bonsein family from?

You can see how Bonsein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bonsein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonsein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonsein families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bonsein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Bonsein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bonsein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bonsein. For the veterans among your Bonsein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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