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Bongardt Family History

Bongardt 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, Borgardt, Bonardi, Bogard, Bungard, Brungardt, Borgwardt

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Where is the Bongardt family from?

You can see how Bongardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bongardt families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bongardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bongardt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Bongardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongardt 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bongardt. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bongardt. For the veterans among your Bongardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongardt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2000, in the United States, Bongardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bongardt in 1950 was 46, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bongardt 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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