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Bonck Family History

Bonck 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: Bock, Borck, Boeck, Boock, Bonk, Bouck, Benck, Monck, Beck, Black

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Where is the Bonck family from?

You can see how Bonck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bonck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Bonck families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bonck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bonck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonck 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 Bonck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonck. 34% of Bonck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bonck women worked as an Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Bonck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bonck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonck 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Bonck. 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 106 military records available for the last name Bonck. For the veterans among your Bonck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bonck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bonck in 1962 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonck 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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