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Bonkosky Family History

Bonkosky 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, Borofsky, Borkowski, Bukoski, Potosky, Binkowski

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Where is the Bonkosky family from?

You can see how Bonkosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonkosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonkosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bonkosky families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonkosky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bonkosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonkosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonkosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bonkosky. 100% of Bonkosky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Bonkosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonkosky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bonkosky. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bonkosky. For the veterans among your Bonkosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonkosky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Bonkosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bonkosky in 1967 was 83, and 78 in 2000.

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