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Boncek Family History

Boncek 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: Bocek, Bonczek, Boyce, Ponce, Bence, Bonnet, Bobek, Bonner, Bone

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Where is the Boncek family from?

You can see how Boncek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boncek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boncek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Boncek families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boncek's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Boncek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boncek 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 Boncek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boncek. 50% of Boncek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boncek women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boncek were Weaver and Mounter.

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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
    50%
  • Sweeper
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Mounter
    50%

What Boncek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Boncek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boncek 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Boncek. 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 174 military records available for the last name Boncek. For the veterans among your Boncek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boncek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boncek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boncek in 1962 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boncek 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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