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Bonzell Family History

Bonzell 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, Bonnell, Bozell, Bonsell, Boswell, Bothell, Bodell, Blondell

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Where is the Bonzell family from?

You can see how Bonzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bonzell families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonzell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bonzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonzell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Bonzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonzell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bonzell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bonzell. For the veterans among your Bonzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonzell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bonzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bonzell in 1964 was 59, and 85 in 2002.

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