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Banki Family History

Banki 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: Bank, Bandi, Banks, Banko, Banka, Banke, Ban, Back, Saeki, Maki

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Where is the Banki family from?

You can see how Banki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banki family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Banki families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Banki family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Banki's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Banki families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banki 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 304 census records available for the last name Banki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banki 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Banki. 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 25 military records available for the last name Banki. For the veterans among your Banki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banki lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Banki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Banki in 1969 was 51, and 71 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banki 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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