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Bontell Family History

Bontell 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: Bonwell, Bortell, Bonnell, Bonsell, Boutell, Bottrell, Boswell

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Where is the Bontell family from?

You can see how Bontell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bontell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bontell families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bontell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bontell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bontell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bontell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bontell. 50% of Bontell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bontell women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Bontell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Bontell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontell 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Bontell. 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 130 military records available for the last name Bontell. For the veterans among your Bontell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Bontell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bontell in 1967 was 83, and 80 in 1998.

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