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Bonka Family History

Bonka 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: Bonta, Bona, Banka, Bonk, Boka, Bond, Bank, Boda, Banks, Monk

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Where is the Bonka family from?

You can see how Bonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bonka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bonka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Bonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonka 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bonka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bonka. For the veterans among your Bonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonka lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Bonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bonka in 1986 was 70, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonka 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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