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Bongalis Family History

Bongalis Name 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: Boosalis, Bongard, Banales, Donais, Balis, Bonadio, Bonsall, Bomgaars

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What did your Bongalis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bongalis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bongalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongalis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bongalis. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bongalis. For the veterans among your Bongalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongalis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Bongalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bongalis in 1967 was 77, and 62 in 1998.

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