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Bonnoitt Family History

Bonnoitt 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: Bennitt, Bonnot, Bonnett, Bonnet, Bonito, Sinnott, Bennett, Boblitt

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Where is the Bonnoitt family from?

You can see how Bonnoitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnoitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bonnoitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bonnoitt families living in South Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bonnoitt's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bonnoitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnoitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonnoitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Bonnoitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnoitt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bonnoitt. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bonnoitt. For the veterans among your Bonnoitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnoitt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bonnoitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bonnoitt in 1950 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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