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Bankovich Family History

Bankovich 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: Sankovich, Yankovich, Jankovich, Ratkovich, Boskovich, Markovich

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Where is the Bankovich family from?

You can see how Bankovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bankovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bankovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bankovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bankovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bankovich. 60% of Bankovich men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bankovich women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bankovich were Salesman and Operator. .

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Steel Worker
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Bankovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankovich 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 Bankovich. 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 247 military records available for the last name Bankovich. For the veterans among your Bankovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankovich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bankovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bankovich in 1958 was 41, and 89 in 2004.

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