Bonson Family History

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Bonson Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Swiss French (Vaud): unexplained. German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Donson, Boyson, Bolson, Benson, Burson, Pinson, Bosson, Bronson

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Bonson Family Origin

Where is the Bonson family from?

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You can see how Bonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonson families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 34 Bonson families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bonson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bonson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bonson Family Occupations

What did your Bonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Bonson occupation in Canada was Carpenter. 100% of Bonson's were Carpenters.

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  • Carpenter

    100%

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

Bonson Historical Records

What Bonson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bonson. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonson. For the veterans among your Bonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bonson Life Expectancy

What is the average Bonson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bonson in 1954 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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