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Bontems Family History

Bontems 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, Montes, Boness, Fontes, Pontes, Bones, Bonnema, Bongers

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Where is the Bontems family from?

You can see how Bontems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontems family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bontems families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bontems families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bontems's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bontems families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Bontems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontems 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Bontems. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bontems. For the veterans among your Bontems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontems lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Bontems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bontems in 1964 was 79, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontems 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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