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Bansmer Family History

Bansmer 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: Balmer, Manser, Banse, Banker, Banner, Balser, Basner, Balster

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Where is the Bansmer family from?

You can see how Bansmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bansmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bansmer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bansmer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bansmer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bansmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bansmer 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 Bansmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bansmer. 50% of Bansmer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Bansmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Bansmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bansmer 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bansmer. 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 73 military records available for the last name Bansmer. For the veterans among your Bansmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bansmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bansmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bansmer in 1963 was 89, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bansmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bansmer 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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