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Banka Name Meaning

Polish (Bańka); Slovak; Rusyn (from Slovakia; Baňka): nickname for a short fat man from Polish bańka Slovak banka ‘flask bulb’. Hungarian (Bánka): from a diminutive of Bán (see Ban ).

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


Similar surnames: Bania, Bank, Banda, Baka, Banko, Babka, Basa, Kalka, Janka, Manka

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Where is the Banka family from?

You can see how Banka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Banka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Banka families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Banka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Banka families in 1911.
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What did your Banka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Banka. 80% of Banka men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Labourer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Banka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banka 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Banka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 441 military records available for the last name Banka. For the veterans among your Banka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Banka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Banka in 1961 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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