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Bonkemeyer Family History

Bonkemeyer 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: Hockemeyer, Beckemeyer, Berkemeyer, Berkemeier, Rosemeyer, Borgmeyer

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Where is the Bonkemeyer family from?

You can see how Bonkemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonkemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonkemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bonkemeyer families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonkemeyer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bonkemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonkemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonkemeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Bonkemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonkemeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bonkemeyer. 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 97 military records available for the last name Bonkemeyer. For the veterans among your Bonkemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonkemeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bonkemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bonkemeyer in 1967 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

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