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Bankhoff Family History

Bankhoff 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: Langhoff, Benshoff, Benchoff, Van Hoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Bankhead

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Where is the Bankhoff family from?

You can see how Bankhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bankhoff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bankhoff family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Bankhoff's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Bankhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Bankhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankhoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bankhoff. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bankhoff. For the veterans among your Bankhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankhoff lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Bankhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bankhoff in 1983 was 88, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankhoff 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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