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Bonekamp Family History

Bonekamp 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: Bohnenkamp, Lovekamp, Bomkamp, Bouwkamp, Rowekamp, Overkamp, Bonham

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Where is the Bonekamp family from?

You can see how Bonekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonekamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonekamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bonekamp families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bonekamp's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bonekamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonekamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bonekamp ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bonekamp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Bonekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonekamp 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bonekamp. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bonekamp. For the veterans among your Bonekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonekamp lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Bonekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bonekamp in 1977 was 81, and 68 in 1996.

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