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Bounting Family History

Bounting 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: Bunting, Boutin, Bohning, Boening, Bruning, Branting, Hunting

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Where is the Bounting family from?

You can see how Bounting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bounting family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bounting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bounting family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bounting's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bounting families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bounting 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 Bounting ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Bounting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Bounting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bounting 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 Bounting. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bounting. For the veterans among your Bounting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bounting lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Bounting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bounting in 1956 was 74, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bounting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bounting 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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