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Origins of the Bankier surname

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About the Bankiers

We have a total number of 1456 records for people with the last name Bankier.

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Where do most Bankiers live?

In 1921, most Bankiers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bankiers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,000 records for the Bankier surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

Who were Bankiers most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bankier first names?

  • William
  • Alexander
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Bankiers

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

Common Female occupations for Bankiers in 1921
Cotton Weaver

12

Housekeeper

7

Dressmaker

5

Independent

5

Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Bankiers in 1921
Cotton Weaver

22

Coal Miner

18

Weaver

9

Ironstone Miner

6

Joiner

6

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