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Banish Family History

Banish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Banach or Banaś (see Banas).

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


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Where is the Banish family from?

You can see how Banish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Banish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Banish family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Banish families in 1891.
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What did your Banish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banish. 34% of Banish men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Banish women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banish were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Plumber
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banish 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Banish. 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 507 military records available for the last name Banish. For the veterans among your Banish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banish lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Banish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Banish in 1945 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banish 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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