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Boncker Family History

Boncker 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: Boecker, Bocker, Bicker, Bricker, Banker, Rocker, Bonner, Blocker

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Where is the Boncker family from?

You can see how Boncker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boncker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Boncker families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boncker's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Boncker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boncker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boncker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boncker. 100% of Boncker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Boncker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boncker 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Boncker. 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 17 military records available for the last name Boncker. For the veterans among your Boncker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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