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Bontly Family History

Bontly 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: Bentley, Monty, Bondy, Bonney, Bonta, Bodily, Bentle, Bantle, Kontny

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Where is the Bontly family from?

You can see how Bontly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Bontly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Bontly family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bontly's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bontly families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Bontly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bontly. 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 55 military records available for the last name Bontly. For the veterans among your Bontly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bontly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bontly in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontly 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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