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Banken Family History

Banken Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Bank.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Banken family from?

You can see how Banken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Banken families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Banken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Banken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banken 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 Banken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banken. 100% of Banken 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 Banken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banken 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Banken. 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 393 military records available for the last name Banken. For the veterans among your Banken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Banken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Banken in 1962 was 89, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banken 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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