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Boncore Family History

Boncore 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: Honore, Roncone, Buonocore, Boore, Moncure, Longcore, Moore, Boyce

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Where is the Boncore family from?

You can see how Boncore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boncore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Boncore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Boncore families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boncore's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boncore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boncore 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 Boncore ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Pressman
    34%
  • Presser
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Operator
    100%

What Boncore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Boncore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boncore 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Boncore. 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 89 military records available for the last name Boncore. For the veterans among your Boncore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boncore lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Boncore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boncore in 1965 was 45, and 38 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boncore 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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