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Banco Family History

Banco 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: Barco, Bianco, Bando, Manco, Bango, Blanco, Banko, Janco, Basco

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Where is the Banco family from?

You can see how Banco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Banco family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Banco's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Banco families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banco. 29% of Banco men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Banco women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banco were Laborer Farm and Doffer. .

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Laborer Farm
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Doffer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banco 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Banco. 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 136 military records available for the last name Banco. For the veterans among your Banco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banco lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Banco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Banco in 1966 was 59, and 94 in 2004.

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