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Bancer Family History

Bancer 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: Banker, Banner, Dancer, Lancer, Bander, Balcer, Banter, Mander, Baker

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Where is the Bancer family from?

You can see how Bancer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bancer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bancer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Bancer family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bancer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bancer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bancer 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 Bancer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bancer. 100% of Bancer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bancer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Bancer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bancer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Bancer. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bancer. For the veterans among your Bancer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bancer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bancer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bancer in 1968 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bancer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bancer 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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