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Bankerd Family History

Bankerd 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, Bankert, Binkerd, Baker, Anker, Barker, Backer

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Where is the Bankerd family from?

You can see how Bankerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankerd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bankerd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bankerd families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bankerd's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bankerd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankerd 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 Bankerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bankerd. 45% of Bankerd men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bankerd women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bankerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Bankerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankerd 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bankerd. 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 197 military records available for the last name Bankerd. For the veterans among your Bankerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankerd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bankerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bankerd in 1965 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bankerd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankerd 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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