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Bongfeldt Family History

Bongfeldt 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: Von Feldt, Langfeldt, Bonfield, Longfield, Hofeldt, Binsfeld

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Where is the Bongfeldt family from?

You can see how Bongfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bongfeldt family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bongfeldt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bongfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongfeldt 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 Bongfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bongfeldt. 100% of Bongfeldt men worked as a Minister.

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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

  • Minister
    100%

What Bongfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Bongfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongfeldt 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bongfeldt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bongfeldt. For the veterans among your Bongfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongfeldt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bongfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bongfeldt in 1967 was 97, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongfeldt 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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