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Bonwill Family History

Bonwill 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: Bonwell, Conwill, Boswell, Bowell, Banwell, Bonsall, Boxwell, Manwill

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Where is the Bonwill family from?

You can see how Bonwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonwill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonwill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bonwill families living in Delaware. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bonwill's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Bonwill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonwill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonwill ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Bonwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonwill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bonwill. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bonwill. For the veterans among your Bonwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonwill lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bonwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bonwill in 1969 was 38, and 92 in 2002.

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