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Bonak Family History

Bonak 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: Bonar, Borak, Bosak, Bona, Jonak, Boak, Bozak, Bodak, Bonk, Benak

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Where is the Bonak family from?

You can see how Bonak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bonak families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bonak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonak 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 Bonak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonak. 100% of Bonak men worked as a Dealer.

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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

  • Dealer
    100%

What Bonak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Bonak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bonak. 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 96 military records available for the last name Bonak. For the veterans among your Bonak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Bonak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bonak in 1958 was 30, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonak 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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