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Bonesteele Family History

Bonesteele 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: Bonesteel, Oesterle, Constable, Borstel, Steele, Nestel, Boutelle

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Where is the Bonesteele family from?

You can see how Bonesteele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonesteele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bonesteele families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonesteele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonesteele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonesteele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonesteele ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Bonesteele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonesteele 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bonesteele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Bonesteele. For the veterans among your Bonesteele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonesteele lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Bonesteele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bonesteele in 1956 was 37, and 16 in 2003.

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