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Bonaker Family History

Bonaker 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: Honaker, Baker, Banker, Bonner, Bonar, Boenker, Bonasera, Booker

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Where is the Bonaker family from?

You can see how Bonaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bonaker families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonaker's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Bonaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonaker 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 Bonaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bonaker. 100% of Bonaker men worked as an Electrical Engineer and 100% of Bonaker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Electrical Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bonaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Bonaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonaker 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Bonaker. 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 134 military records available for the last name Bonaker. For the veterans among your Bonaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonaker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bonaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bonaker in 1971 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonaker 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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