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Bankhurst Family History

Bankhurst 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: Barkhurst, Bathurst, Blackhurst, Parkhurst, Ashurst, Bringhurst

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Where is the Bankhurst family from?

You can see how Bankhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankhurst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bankhurst families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bankhurst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bankhurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankhurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Bankhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankhurst 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bankhurst. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bankhurst. For the veterans among your Bankhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankhurst lifespan?

Average Bankhurst life expectancy in 1974 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankhurst 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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