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Bongs Family History

Bongs 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: Boggs, Bonus, Bones, Bong, Bonis, Bonds, Bangs, Song, Rong, Tong

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Where is the Bongs family from?

You can see how Bongs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bongs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bongs family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bongs's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bongs families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongs 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 Bongs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Bongs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongs 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bongs. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bongs. For the veterans among your Bongs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Bongs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bongs in 1969 was 77, and 99 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongs 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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