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Bankins Family History

Bankins 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: Rankins, Mankins, Hankins, Baskins, Banks, Hankin, Hawkins, Banis

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Where is the Bankins family from?

You can see how Bankins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bankins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Bankins families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bankins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bankins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankins 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 Bankins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bankins. 55% of Bankins men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bankins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bankins were Wood Cutter and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Wood Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bankins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankins 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Bankins. 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 98 military records available for the last name Bankins. For the veterans among your Bankins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bankins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bankins in 1962 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankins 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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