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Banaszak Family History

Banaszak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Banasz (see Banas).

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


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Where is the Banaszak family from?

You can see how Banaszak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banaszak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Banaszak families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Banaszak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Banaszak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banaszak 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 Banaszak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banaszak. 25% of Banaszak men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Banaszak women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banaszak were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Typist
    16%
  • Charwoman
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Banaszak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Banaszak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banaszak 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Banaszak. 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 743 military records available for the last name Banaszak. For the veterans among your Banaszak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banaszak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Banaszak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Banaszak in 1953 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banaszak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banaszak 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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