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Bontet Family History

Bontet 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: Bonnet, Montet, Bonet, Boutet, Bonte, Conte, Botten, Bolter, Bott

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Where is the Bontet family from?

You can see how Bontet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bontet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Bontet families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bontet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bontet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bontet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Bontet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontet 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bontet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bontet. For the veterans among your Bontet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontet lifespan?

Average Bontet life expectancy in 1998 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontet 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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