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Bankroft Family History

Bankroft 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: Bancroft, Barcroft, Beecroft, Banko, Bankert, Kroft, Ankrom, Bankson

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Where is the Bankroft family from?

You can see how Bankroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bankroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bankroft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bankroft families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bankroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bankroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bankroft 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 170 census records available for the last name Bankroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bankroft 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bankroft. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bankroft. For the veterans among your Bankroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bankroft 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bankroft

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