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Bansky Family History

Bansky 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: Barsky, Lansky, Dansky, Bransky, Jansky, Bank, Banks, Banse, Tansey

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Where is the Bansky family from?

You can see how Bansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bansky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bansky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bansky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspecting were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bansky. 50% of Bansky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bansky women worked as an Inspecting.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspecting
    100%

What Bansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Bansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bansky 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bansky. 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 139 military records available for the last name Bansky. For the veterans among your Bansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bansky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Bansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bansky in 1974 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bansky 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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