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Bankland Family History

Bankland 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: Markland, Lackland, Buckland, Ackland, Frankland, Bankard, Backlund

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Where is the Bankland family from?

You can see how Bankland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bankland families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Bankland families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bankland's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bankland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankland 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 54 census records available for the last name Bankland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankland 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bankland. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bankland. For the veterans among your Bankland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankland lifespan?

Average Bankland life expectancy in 1963 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankland 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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