This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bontos family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bontos Family History

Bontos 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: Kontos, Contos, Botos, Boros, Bono, Boston, Boynton, Banton, Bouton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bontos family from?

You can see how Bontos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bontos family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bontos's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Bontos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bontos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bontos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Bontos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bontos

Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Bontos. 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.

View all Bontos immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Bontos. For the veterans among your Bontos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bontos military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bontos family history

Discover More

What is the average Bontos lifespan?

Average Bontos life expectancy in 1982 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bontos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontos 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bontos family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial