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Bongon Family History

Bongon 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: Bonson, Benson, London, Bono, Boston, Boynton, Banton, Bogen, Bouton

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Where is the Bongon family from?

You can see how Bongon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bongon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Bongon family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bongon's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Bongon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Bongon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bongon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bongon. For the veterans among your Bongon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongon lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Bongon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bongon in 1998 was 72, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongon 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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