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Banckert Family History

Banckert 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: Bankert, Banker, Backer, Ackert, Benkert, Beckert, Dankert, Blackert

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Where is the Banckert family from?

You can see how Banckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banckert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Banckert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Banckert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Banckert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Banckert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banckert 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 Banckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banckert. 100% of Banckert men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Banckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Banckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banckert 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Banckert. 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 12 military records available for the last name Banckert. For the veterans among your Banckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banckert lifespan?

Average Banckert life expectancy in 1970 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banckert 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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