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Bongat Family History

Bongat 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: Donat, Bonnet, Bonar, Boat, Bongard, Bhagat, Monat, Bonham, Bogar

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Where is the Bongat family from?

You can see how Bongat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bongat family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bongat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bongat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Bongat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongat 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bongat. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bongat. For the veterans among your Bongat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongat lifespan?

Average Bongat life expectancy in 2002 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongat 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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