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Origins of the Banker surname

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About the Bankers

We have a total number of 3108 records for people with the last name Banker.

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Where do most Bankers live?

In 1921, most Bankers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bankers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,230 records for the Banker surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bankers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bankers.

What are the most common Banker first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Banker family members

Common jobs for Bankers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bankers in 1921
Domestic Servant

12

Dressmaker

12

House Servant

12

General Servant

7

Laundress

7

Common Male occupations for Bankers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

23

Bricklayer

12

General Labourer

12

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

11

Carter

9

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