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Bongourd Family History

Bongourd 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: Bongard, Bonjour, Bonura, Gourd, Bogard, Bungard, Benford, Binford

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Where is the Bongourd family from?

You can see how Bongourd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongourd family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bongourd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Bongourd families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Bongourd's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bongourd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Bongourd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongourd 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bongourd. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bongourd. For the veterans among your Bongourd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongourd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongourd 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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