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Bonshock Family History

Bonshock 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: Bostock, Binstock, Bonsack, Buntrock, Shock, Boock, Benshoff, Bocock

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bonshock 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 Bonshock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonshock 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 Bonshock. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bonshock. For the veterans among your Bonshock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonshock lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Bonshock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bonshock in 1945 was 26, and 86 in 2002.

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