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Bonger Family History

Bonger Surname Meaning

see Bonjour.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bonger family from?

You can see how Bonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bonger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Bonger families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bonger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonger families in 1891.
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What did your Bonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonger. 43% of Bonger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bonger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonger were Attendant and Nurse.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Bonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Bonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonger 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Bonger. 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 83 military records available for the last name Bonger. For the veterans among your Bonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonger lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bonger in 1941 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonger 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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