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Origins of the Bonken surname

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About the Bonkens

We have a total number of 79 records for people with the last name Bonken.

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Where do most Bonkens live?

In 1921, most Bonkens lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Bonkens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 75 records for the Bonken surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bonkens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bonkens.

What are the most common Bonken first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Esther

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Common jobs for Bonkens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bonkens in 1921
Charwoman

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

Cotton Dankley

1

Domestic Servant

1

Laundrymaid

1

Common Male occupations for Bonkens in 1921
Cook

4

Gas Fitter

2

Porter

2

Able Seaman

1

Builder And Decorator

1

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