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Bontempi Family History

Bontempi 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: Bontempo, Montesi, Bonetti, Potempa, Bonnema, Bonelli, Bonomi, Bonte

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Where is the Bontempi family from?

You can see how Bontempi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontempi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bontempi family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bontempi's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Bontempi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bontempi 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 Bontempi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Partner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bontempi. 50% of Bontempi men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Bontempi women worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Partner
    100%

What Bontempi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Bontempi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontempi 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Bontempi. 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 145 military records available for the last name Bontempi. For the veterans among your Bontempi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontempi lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Bontempi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bontempi in 1951 was 42, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontempi 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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