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Bontein Family History

Bontein 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: Botten, Botkin, Boutin, Bolten, Bunten, Botwin, Boltin, Bonnin

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Where is the Bontein family from?

You can see how Bontein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontein family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bontein families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bontein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bontein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bontein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bontein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bontein. 100% of Bontein women worked as a Private Means. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Bontein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontein 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bontein. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bontein. For the veterans among your Bontein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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