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Bonkoske Family History

Bonkoske 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, Bonkowski, Borkowski, Bukoski, Binkowski, Koske, Bankowski

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Where is the Bonkoske family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonkoske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bonkoske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonkoske. 100% of Bonkoske men worked as a Farmer. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Bonkoske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonkoske 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 Bonkoske. 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 100 military records available for the last name Bonkoske. For the veterans among your Bonkoske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonkoske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Bonkoske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bonkoske in 1966 was 73, and 70 in 1996.

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