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Banker Family History

Banker Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English banker banc(o)ur bankquer bankert ‘covering of tapestry or other fabric for a bench couch or chair; ornamental hanging’ possibly a nickname or occupational name for someone who made or sold such things.

English: occupational name possibly from Middle English benker seemingly ‘maker of benches’ but recorded only in names.

English: perhaps a variant of Bunker.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Polish bankier ‘banker’.

German (also Bänker): occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle Low German banc ‘bench counter’ (see Bank).

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


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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 USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 87 Banker families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Banker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Banker families in 1840.
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What did your Banker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banker. 17% of Banker men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Banker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banker were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Stenographer
    6%

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Census Records

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 Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Banker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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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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