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Bonthean Family History

Bonthean 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: Boothman, Botten, Jonathan, Rothman, Bankhead, Monahan, Bothell

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Where is the Bonthean family from?

You can see how Bonthean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonthean family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Bonthean family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonthean's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Bonthean families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Bonthean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonthean 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bonthean. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonthean. For the veterans among your Bonthean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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