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Bontrager Family History

Bontrager Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bornträger (see Borntrager). It is most common in IN.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bontrager family from?

You can see how Bontrager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontrager family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bontrager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bontrager families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bontrager's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bontrager families in 1911.
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What did your Bontrager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bontrager. 38% of Bontrager men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Bontrager women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bontrager were Farm Labor and Housework.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bontrager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontrager 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Bontrager. 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 501 military records available for the last name Bontrager. For the veterans among your Bontrager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontrager lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bontrager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bontrager in 1961 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontrager 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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