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Bontin Family History

Bontin 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: Boutin, Boltin, Bonnin, Bonin, Buntin, Botten, Boston, Boynton

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Where is the Bontin family from?

You can see how Bontin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bontin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Bontin families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Bontin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bontin families in 1911.
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What did your Bontin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bontin. 34% of Bontin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bontin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bontin were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Bontin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Bontin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontin 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Bontin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bontin. For the veterans among your Bontin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bontin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1986, in the United States, Bontin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bontin in 1953 was 58, and 74 in 1986.

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