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Bankman Family History

Bankman 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: Backman, Barkman, Blankman, Packman, Aikman, Hackman, Jackman

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Where is the Bankman family from?

You can see how Bankman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bankman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bankman families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bankman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bankman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankman 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 Bankman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bankman. 31% of Bankman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Help
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

What Bankman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Bankman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bankman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Bankman. For the veterans among your Bankman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bankman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bankman in 1969 was 83, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bankman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankman 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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