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Bontekoe Family History

Bontekoe 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: Montero, Bontempo, Fontenot, Montejo, Boeke, Boutelle, Bonnette

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Where is the Bontekoe family from?

You can see how Bontekoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontekoe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bontekoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bontekoe families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Bontekoe's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bontekoe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bontekoe 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 Bontekoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Installer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bontekoe. 50% of Bontekoe men worked as an Installer.

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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

  • Installer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bontekoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Bontekoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontekoe 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Bontekoe. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bontekoe. For the veterans among your Bontekoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontekoe lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Bontekoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bontekoe in 1951 was 38, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bontekoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bontekoe 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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