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Bonsen Family History

Bonsen 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, Bonson, Boesen, Monsen, Boysen

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Where is the Bonsen family from?

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

What did your Bonsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonsen. 100% of Bonsen men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Bonsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Bonsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsen 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Bonsen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bonsen. For the veterans among your Bonsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Bonsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bonsen in 1966 was 87, and 90 in 1994.

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