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Bonton Family History

Bonton Surname Meaning

English (London Norfolk): probably a variant of Bunton. This surname is very rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bonton family from?

You can see how Bonton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Bonton families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bonton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonton families in 1891.
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What did your Bonton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonton. 100% of Bonton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bonton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonton 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Bonton. 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 586 military records available for the last name Bonton. For the veterans among your Bonton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bonton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bonton in 1958 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonton 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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