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Bonthius Family History

Bonthius 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: Pontius, Bonus, Anthis, Bothun, Bolthouse, Gonthier, Lofthus

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Where is the Bonthius family from?

You can see how Bonthius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonthius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bonthius families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bonthius's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bonthius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonthius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonthius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Bonthius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonthius 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bonthius. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bonthius. For the veterans among your Bonthius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonthius lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bonthius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bonthius in 1966 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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