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Bankhus Family History

Bankhus 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: Backhus, Banks, Backus, Barkus, Bacchus, Brekhus, Backhaus, Balkus

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Where is the Bankhus family from?

You can see how Bankhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankhus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bankhus families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bankhus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bankhus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Bankhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankhus 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 Bankhus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bankhus. For the veterans among your Bankhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankhus lifespan?

Average Bankhus life expectancy in 1984 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankhus 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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