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Bonte Family History

Bonte Name Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: from bont ‘motley multicolored; speckled’ a nickname for somebody who wore colorful clothes possibly made up of several patches of fabric stitched together or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a dealer in furs or fabrics. This surname (of Flemish origin) is also found in France (mainly Nord). French (Bonté): from bonté ‘kindness’ used as a nickname for a kind individual. Compare Labonte .

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

Similar surnames: Boyte, Botte, Conte, Bonne, Bone, Bane, Boiter, Boutte, Porte, Font

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You can see how Bonte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Bonte families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bonte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bonte families in 1911.

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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bonte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonte 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bonte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonte. For the veterans among your Bonte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonte lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bonte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bonte in 1958 was 50, and 61 in 2004.

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