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Bontefract Family History

Bontefract Name 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: Montefusco, Montera, Bondurant, Bonebrake, Bonenfant, Bonifacio

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Where is the Bontefract family from?

You can see how Bontefract families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontefract family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bontefract families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bontefract's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bontefract families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Bontefract. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontefract 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bontefract. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Bontefract. For the veterans among your Bontefract ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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