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Bonkoski Family History

Bonkoski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Bonkowski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bonkoski family from?

You can see how Bonkoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonkoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonkoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bonkoski families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bonkoski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bonkoski families in 1911.
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What did your Bonkoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonkoski. 24% of Bonkoski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bonkoski women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonkoski were Truck Driver and Folder.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Folder
    34%

What Bonkoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Bonkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonkoski 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bonkoski. 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 208 military records available for the last name Bonkoski. For the veterans among your Bonkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonkoski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bonkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bonkoski in 1953 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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