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Bongue Family History

Bongue 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: Bogue, Yongue, Tongue, Begue, Bogle, Bone, Bonde, Monge, Bonus, Bogie

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Where is the Bongue family from?

You can see how Bongue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongue family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bongue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bongue families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bongue's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bongue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongue 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 87 census records available for the last name Bongue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongue 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bongue. 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 Bongue. For the veterans among your Bongue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongue lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongue 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 Bongue

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