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Bongner Family History

Bongner 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: Bonner, Bogner, Langner, Bodner, Bonnet, Bolger, Fonner, Borner

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Where is the Bongner family from?

You can see how Bongner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bongner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bongner families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bongner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bongner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bongner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Bongner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bongner. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bongner. For the veterans among your Bongner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bongner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bongner in 1968 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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