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Bonnicksen Family History

Bonnicksen Name 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: Sonnichsen, Bendickson, Henricksen, Connick, Tonnesen, Ericksen

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Where is the Bonnicksen family from?

You can see how Bonnicksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonnicksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Bonnicksen families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bonnicksen's in USA. California had the highest population of Bonnicksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonnicksen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonnicksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bonnicksen. 60% of Bonnicksen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bonnicksen women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Bonnicksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonnicksen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bonnicksen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Bonnicksen. For the veterans among your Bonnicksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonnicksen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bonnicksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bonnicksen in 1965 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

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