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Bankart Family History

Bankart 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: Bankard, Bankert, Banwart, Banker, Benkert, Tankard, Dankert, Bangert

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Where is the Bankart family from?

You can see how Bankart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bankart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bankart families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bankart's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bankart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankart 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 Bankart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bankart. 63% of Bankart 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
    63%
  • Private Means
    38%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bankart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankart 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Bankart. 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 399 military records available for the last name Bankart. For the veterans among your Bankart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankart lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bankart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bankart in 1971 was 90, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankart 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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