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Bontom Family History

Bontom 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: Bottom, Bono, Boston, Boynton, Banton, Bouton, Benton, Bollom, Kontos

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bontom 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 Bontom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wood Passer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bontom. 100% of Bontom men worked as a Wood Passer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wood Passer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Bontom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontom 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bontom. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bontom. For the veterans among your Bontom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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