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Bonosky Family History

Bonosky 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, Potosky, Morosky, Bernosky, Borowsky, Barnosky, Polosky

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Where is the Bonosky family from?

You can see how Bonosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonosky families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bonosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bonosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Bonosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonosky 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bonosky. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bonosky. For the veterans among your Bonosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonosky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Bonosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bonosky in 1956 was 64, and 86 in 2002.

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