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Bongette Family History

Bongette 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: Bonnette, Bonetti, Binette, Boyette, Boulette, Monette, Forgette

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Where is the Bongette family from?

You can see how Bongette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bongette family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bongette's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bongette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongette 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 Bongette ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tacker
    100%

What Bongette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bongette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bongette. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bongette. For the veterans among your Bongette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongette lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Bongette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bongette in 1971 was 62, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bongette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongette 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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