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Bankow Family History

Bankow 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: Pankow, Banko, Barkow, Bandow, Bank, Barrow, Banks, Barlow, Ballow

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Where is the Bankow family from?

You can see how Bankow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bankow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bankow families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bankow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bankow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankow 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 78 census records available for the last name Bankow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankow 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bankow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bankow. For the veterans among your Bankow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankow lifespan?

Average Bankow life expectancy in 1995 was 1 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankow 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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