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Banck Family History

Banck Surname 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: Back, Bank, Baack, Banik, Blanck, Tanck, Banick, Benck, Bauck, Ranck

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Where is the Banck family from?

You can see how Banck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Banck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Banck families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Banck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Banck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Banck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banck. 34% of Banck men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Banck women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banck were New Worker 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Assembler
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Banck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banck 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Banck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 371 military records available for the last name Banck. For the veterans among your Banck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Banck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Banck in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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