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Bongay Family History

Bongay 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: Conway, Monday, Bonar, Bongard, Bondy, Bonham, Bonney, Longway, Bogar

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Where is the Bongay family from?

You can see how Bongay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bongay families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Bongay family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Bongay's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bongay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Bongay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongay 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bongay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bongay. For the veterans among your Bongay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bongay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bongay in 1972 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongay 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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