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Bonkofsky Family History

Bonkofsky 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: Borofsky, Bonkowski, Bonkoski, Borkowski, Binkowski, Bankowski

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Where is the Bonkofsky family from?

You can see how Bonkofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonkofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonkofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bonkofsky families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonkofsky's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bonkofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonkofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonkofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonkofsky. 43% of Bonkofsky men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Mail Carrier
    29%
  • Miner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Bonkofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonkofsky 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bonkofsky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bonkofsky. For the veterans among your Bonkofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonkofsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bonkofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bonkofsky in 1965 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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