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Bontelle Family History

Bontelle Surname 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: Boutelle, Bonwell, Bortell, Montella, Bonello, Bonnell, Botello

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Where is the Bontelle family from?

You can see how Bontelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bontelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Bontelle families living in New Brunswick. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bontelle's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bontelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bontelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Bontelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontelle 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bontelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Bontelle. For the veterans among your Bontelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontelle lifespan?

Average Bontelle life expectancy in 1981 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontelle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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