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Bonacker Family History

Bonacker Surname 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: Backer, Blacker, Hofacker, Bracker, Boecker, Anacker, Buracker

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Where is the Bonacker family from?

You can see how Bonacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonacker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bonacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bonacker families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonacker's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bonacker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonacker 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 Bonacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonacker. 32% of Bonacker men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bonacker women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bonacker were Butcher and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Packer
    29%

What Bonacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonacker 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Bonacker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 364 military records available for the last name Bonacker. For the veterans among your Bonacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonacker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bonacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bonacker in 1961 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonacker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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