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Bontke Family History

Bontke 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: Bonte, Conte, Bone, Bronte, Monte, Bonde, Botte, Bolte, Bonta, Ponte

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Where is the Bontke family from?

You can see how Bontke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bontke families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bontke family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bontke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bontke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bontke 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 Bontke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bontke. 100% of Bontke women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bontke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Bontke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bontke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bontke. For the veterans among your Bontke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontke lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bontke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bontke in 1947 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontke 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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