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Banaka Family History

Banaka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tanaka, Banka, Bank, Barak, Banks, Banda, Basara, Anaya, Banik

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Where is the Banaka family from?

You can see how Banaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banaka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Banaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Banaka families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Banaka's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Banaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Banaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banaka. 62% of Banaka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    16%

What Banaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Banaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banaka 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Banaka. 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 38 military records available for the last name Banaka. For the veterans among your Banaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banaka lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Banaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Banaka in 1951 was 51, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banaka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banaka 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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