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Bongertz Family History

Bongertz 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: Bangert, Bogert, Bongers, Bungert, Borgert, Bonnet, Bolger, Bonner

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Where is the Bongertz family from?

You can see how Bongertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongertz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bongertz families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bongertz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bongertz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bongertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongertz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bongertz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bongertz. For the veterans among your Bongertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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