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Bongert Family History

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

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Where is the Bongert family from?

You can see how Bongert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bongert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Bongert families living in Manitoba. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bongert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bongert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bongert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bongert. 37% of Bongert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bongert women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Dairyman
    28%
  • Cashier
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Bongert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Bongert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongert 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bongert. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bongert. For the veterans among your Bongert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bongert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bongert in 1971 was 90, and 81 in 2003.

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