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Bankar Family History

Bankar 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, Bankard, Banka, Sankar, Baker, Bank, Anker, Banks, Banda

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Where is the Bankar family from?

You can see how Bankar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bankar families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Bankar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bankar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bankar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankar 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 47 census records available for the last name Bankar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankar 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bankar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bankar. For the veterans among your Bankar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankar lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Bankar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bankar in 1987 was 77, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankar 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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