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Bankin Family History

Bankin 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: Hankin, Baskin, Mankin, Rankin, Balkin, Barkin, Banken, Bain, Bank

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Where is the Bankin family from?

You can see how Bankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bankin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bankin family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bankin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Bankin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bankin. 100% of Bankin 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 Bankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankin 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bankin. 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 234 military records available for the last name Bankin. For the veterans among your Bankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bankin in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankin 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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