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Banach Family History

Banach Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Benedykt from Latin Benedictus (see Benedict).

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


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Where is the Banach family from?

You can see how Banach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Banach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Banach families living in Westmorland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Banach's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Banach families in 1891.
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What did your Banach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banach. 24% of Banach men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Banach women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banach were Machinist and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    19%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Banach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Banach. For the veterans among your Banach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banach lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Banach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Banach in 1945 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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