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Bontnell Family History

Bontnell 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: Bonnell, Bottrell, Bothell, Bonwell, Bunnell, Bortell, Britnell

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Where is the Bontnell family from?

You can see how Bontnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bontnell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bontnell families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bontnell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bontnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Bontnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bontnell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bontnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bontnell. For the veterans among your Bontnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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