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Banke Name Meaning

German: variant of Bank .

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


Similar surnames: Bank, Banker, Balke, Blanke, Banken, Panke, Backe, Bake, Bange, Bunke

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Where is the Banke family from?

You can see how Banke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Banke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 43 Banke families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Banke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Banke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banke. 100% of Banke men worked as a Motor Driver and 100% of Banke 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Banke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Banke. 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 Banke. For the veterans among your Banke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Banke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Banke in 1962 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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