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Bongon Family History

Bongon 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: Bonson, Benson, London, Bono, Boston, Boynton, Banton, Bogen, Bouton

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Where is the Bongon family from?

You can see how Bongon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bongon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bongon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bongon families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bongon's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Bongon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bongon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bongon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Bongon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bongon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bongon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bongon. For the veterans among your Bongon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bongon lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Bongon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bongon in 1998 was 72, and 79 in 2003.

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