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Bontey Family History

Bontey 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: Bonney, Boney, Bonte, Conte, Botten, Bolter, Bonnet, Bentley, Binney

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Bontey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bontey. 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 Bontey. For the veterans among your Bontey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontey lifespan?

Average Bontey life expectancy in 1986 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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