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Bontgen Family History

Bontgen 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: Botten, Bogen, Bolten, Bestgen, Bingen, Bunten, Bentsen, Booten

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Where is the Bontgen family from?

You can see how Bontgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bontgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bontgen families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bontgen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bontgen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Bontgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontgen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bontgen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bontgen. For the veterans among your Bontgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontgen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Bontgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bontgen in 1971 was 86, and 79 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontgen 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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