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Bonkenburg Family History

Bonkenburg 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: Blankenburg, Sonnenburg, Oldenburg, Vandenburg, Rodenburg

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Bonkenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonkenburg 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Bonkenburg. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Bonkenburg. For the veterans among your Bonkenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonkenburg lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Bonkenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bonkenburg in 1985 was 62, and 80 in 1996.

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