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Bongean Family History

Bongean 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: Bogdan, Bogen, Bingen, Bogan, Borgman, Bingman, Mongan, Bonneau

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Where is the Bongean family from?

You can see how Bongean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongean family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bongean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bongean family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bongean's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bongean families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Bongean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongean 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bongean. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bongean. For the veterans among your Bongean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongean lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Bongean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bongean in 1971 was 71, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongean 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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