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Where is the Bonnet family from?

You can see how Bonnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Bonnet families living in Louisiana. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bonnet's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Bonnet families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Bonnet ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
20%
Farmer
19%
Salesman
10%
Farming
5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid
15%
Housewife
13%
Stenographer
11%
Teacher
11%

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What Bonnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Bonnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnet 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bonnet. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bonnet. For the veterans among your Bonnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnet lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bonnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bonnet in 1942 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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