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Bonks Family History

Bonks 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: Banks, Bonus, Bones, Monks, Bonis, Bonk, Binks, Tonks, Books, Bonds

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Where is the Bonks family from?

You can see how Bonks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bonks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Bonks families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bonks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bonks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonks 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 Bonks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bonks. 100% of Bonks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bonks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonks 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Bonks. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bonks. For the veterans among your Bonks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonks lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Bonks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bonks in 1974 was 79, and 94 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bonks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonks 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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