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Bangura Family History

Bangura Surname Meaning

West African (Sierra Leone): from the name of the Bangura clan of the Guinean and Sierra Leonean Susu people

and subsequently of the Sierra Leonean Temne people

of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bangura family from?

You can see how Bangura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bangura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bangura families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Bangura families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Bangura's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bangura families in 1911.
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What did your Bangura ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Bangura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bangura 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bangura. 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 223 military records available for the last name Bangura. For the veterans among your Bangura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bangura lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Bangura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bangura in 1987 was 35, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bangura 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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