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Bongart Family History

Bongart Surname 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: Bongard, Bogart, Bonar, Bogar, Bogard, Bungard, Bangert, Bodart

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Where is the Bongart family from?

You can see how Bongart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bongart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bongart family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bongart's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bongart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bongart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bongart. 34% of Bongart men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bongart women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bongart were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Tool Maker
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Bongart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Bongart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongart 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Bongart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Bongart. For the veterans among your Bongart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongart lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bongart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bongart in 1953 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongart ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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