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Bongman Family History

Bongman 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: Borgman, Bingman, Longman, Bogdan, Bowman, Bodman, Brugman, Ingman

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Where is the Bongman family from?

You can see how Bongman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bongman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Bongman families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bongman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bongman families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Bongman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bongman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bongman. For the veterans among your Bongman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bongman

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