History of your Surname
Get access to Bonthey family records.Start a free trial

Bonthey Family History

Bonthey 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: Bentley, Bonney, Boothby, Northey, Montney, Boney, Boughey, Bothe

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Bonthey family from?

You can see how Bonthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonthey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bonthey families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonthey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Bonthey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonthey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonthey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bonthey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Bonthey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Bonthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonthey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Bonthey

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Bonthey. 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.

View all Bonthey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bonthey. For the veterans among your Bonthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bonthey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bonthey family history

Discover More

What is the average Bonthey lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bonthey family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Bonthey last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial