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Bount Family History

Bount 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: Bunt, Blunt, Mount, Yount, Blount, Brunt, Bound, Bornt, Butt, Bond

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Where is the Bount family from?

You can see how Bount families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bount family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bount families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bount family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bount's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Bount families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bount 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 Bount ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bount. 100% of Bount men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bount women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Bount. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bount 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bount. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bount. For the veterans among your Bount ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bount lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Bount life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bount in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bount 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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