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Bongers Name Meaning

Dutch (mainly the southeastern Netherlands): variant of Bomgaars . English: Anglicized form of French Bonjour with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bongard, Yonkers, Brangers, Burgers, Boshers, Borger, Boevers

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Where is the Bongers family from?

You can see how Bongers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bongers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Bongers families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bongers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bongers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bongers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bongers. 43% of Bongers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bongers women worked as a Commis. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Masseuse
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bongers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongers 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Bongers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 299 military records available for the last name Bongers. For the veterans among your Bongers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bongers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bongers in 1959 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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