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Bankey Family History

Bankey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Behnke and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Bankey family from?

You can see how Bankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bankey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bankey families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bankey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bankey families in 1891.
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What did your Bankey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bankey. 100% of Bankey 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankey 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Bankey. 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 308 military records available for the last name Bankey. For the veterans among your Bankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bankey in 1951 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bankey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankey 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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