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Banker Name Meaning

English: topographic name from northern Middle English bank(e) ‘hillside slope’, ‘riverbank’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant (see Banks). Scottish: habitational name from Bankier in Stirlingshire. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Polish bankier ‘banker’. German (Bänker): occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle Low German banc ‘bench’, ‘counter’ (see Bank).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Backer, Anker, Barker, Banner, Baker, Mander, Bankert, Ranger, Barber

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Banker Family Origin

Where is the Banker family from?

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You can see how Banker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banker families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 43 Banker families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Banker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Banker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Banker Family Occupations

What did your Banker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Banker. 23% of Banker men worked as a Labourer and 34% of Banker women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banker were Laborer and Storekeeper

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Labourer
    23%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Storekeeper
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Banker Historical Records

What Banker family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Banker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Banker. 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 Card

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Banker. For the veterans among your Banker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Banker Life Expectancy

What is the average Banker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Banker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Banker in 1946 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banker 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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