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Bankowsky Family History

Bankowsky 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: Bankowski, Pankowski, Bonkowski, Binkowski, Jankowski, Mankowski

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Where is the Bankowsky family from?

You can see how Bankowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bankowsky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bankowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bankowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankowsky 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 Bankowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bankowsky. 100% of Bankowsky men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bankowsky women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Bankowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Bankowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankowsky 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Bankowsky. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bankowsky. For the veterans among your Bankowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bankowsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Bankowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bankowsky in 1960 was 66, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bankowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankowsky 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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