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Boncosky Family History

Boncosky 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: Bonkoski, Borofsky, Bocock, Bonkowski, Potosky, Boyarsky, Morosky

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Where is the Boncosky family from?

You can see how Boncosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boncosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boncosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Boncosky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boncosky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boncosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boncosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boncosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Boncosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boncosky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boncosky. 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 Boncosky. For the veterans among your Boncosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boncosky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Boncosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boncosky in 1969 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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