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Bonsett Family History

Bonsett 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: Bonnett, Bonnet, Bennett, Borseth, Bonetti, Hogsett, Dorsett, Bonser

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Where is the Bonsett family from?

You can see how Bonsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonsett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bonsett family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bonsett's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Bonsett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonsett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonsett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Bonsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonsett 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 Bonsett. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bonsett. For the veterans among your Bonsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonsett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bonsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bonsett in 1967 was 71, and 77 in 2001.

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