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Bonstell Family History

Bonstell 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: Bonsell, Boswell, Bonwell, Borstel, Bonesteel, Bortell, Bonsall

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Where is the Bonstell family from?

You can see how Bonstell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonstell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonstell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bonstell families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonstell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bonstell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonstell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonstell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Bonstell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonstell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bonstell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bonstell. For the veterans among your Bonstell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonstell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bonstell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bonstell in 1967 was 53, and 88 in 2003.

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