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Bonthrow Family History

Bonthrow 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: Winthrop, Montero, Balthrop, Montoro, Ostrow, Boothroyd, Lothrop

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Where is the Bonthrow family from?

You can see how Bonthrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonthrow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bonthrow families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Bonthrow families living in Midlothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bonthrow's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bonthrow families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonthrow 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 236 census records available for the last name Bonthrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonthrow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bonthrow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bonthrow. For the veterans among your Bonthrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonthrow lifespan?

Average Bonthrow life expectancy in 1975 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonthrow 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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