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Bankers Family History

Bankers 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: Banker, Bankert, Bunkers, Bankes, Dankers, Baker, Anker, Banks

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Where is the Bankers family from?

You can see how Bankers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bankers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bankers families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bankers's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bankers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bankers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bankers. 67% of Bankers men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bankers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankers 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Bankers. 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 762 military records available for the last name Bankers. For the veterans among your Bankers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bankers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bankers in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

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