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Banko Family History

Banko Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Bankó) Slovak (also Bankó) Croatian and Slovenian: diminutive of Ban (Hungarian and Slovak Bán).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Banko family from?

You can see how Banko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banko family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Banko families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Banko's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Banko families in 1891.
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What did your Banko ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banko. 100% of Banko 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Banko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banko 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Banko. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Banko. For the veterans among your Banko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banko lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Banko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Banko in 1944 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banko 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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