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Bankey Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Behnke and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Baney, Yankey, Mankey, Pankey, Bakey, Yankee, Yanke, Yaney, Bandel

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Where is the Bankey family from?

You can see how Bankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bankey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Bankey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bankey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bankey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bankey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bankey. 36% of Bankey men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Bankey women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bankey were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    29%
  • Packing
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankey 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Bankey. 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 308 military records available for the last name Bankey. For the veterans among your Bankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bankey in 1951 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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