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Banich Family History

Banich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian and Slovak Banič Croatian and Serbian Banić (see Banic).

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


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Where is the Banich family from?

You can see how Banich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Banich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Banich families living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banich's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Banich families in 1891.
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What did your Banich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banich. 21% of Banich men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Banich women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banich were Truck Driver and Typist.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Typist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banich 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Banich. 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 189 military records available for the last name Banich. For the veterans among your Banich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Banich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Banich in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banich 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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