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Bancke Family History

Bancke 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: Backe, Banke, Back, Bank, Banks, Bence, Lance, Banse, Banker, Backer

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Where is the Bancke family from?

You can see how Bancke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bancke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bancke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bancke families living in Nebraska. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bancke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bancke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bancke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Bancke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bancke 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bancke. 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 105 military records available for the last name Bancke. For the veterans among your Bancke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bancke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Bancke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bancke in 1970 was 74, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bancke 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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