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Bongas Family History

Bongas 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: Jonas, Borges, Bonar, Kangas, Boggs, Bouras, Bongard, Bonus, Bonham

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Where is the Bongas family from?

You can see how Bongas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bongas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bongas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bongas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bongas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bongas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Refiner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bongas. 100% of Bongas men worked as a Refiner. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Refiner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Bongas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongas 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bongas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bongas. For the veterans among your Bongas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongas lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Bongas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bongas in 1986 was 90, and 82 in 2001.

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