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Bongar Family History

Bongar 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: Bonar, Bongard, Bogar, Bondar, Bonnar, Mongar, Ungar, Bolger, Bonner

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Where is the Bongar family from?

You can see how Bongar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bongar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bongar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bongar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bongar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongar 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 Bongar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bongar. 50% of Bongar 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
    50%
  • Ranch
    50%

What Bongar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Bongar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongar 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bongar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bongar. For the veterans among your Bongar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Bongar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bongar in 1970 was 80, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bongar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongar 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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