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Banzhaf Family History

Banzhaf Surname Meaning

South German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of vats and drinking vessels from banz (see Banz) + hafen both of which terms denote a vat or drinking vessel.

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


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Where is the Banzhaf family from?

You can see how Banzhaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banzhaf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banzhaf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Banzhaf families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banzhaf's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Banzhaf families in 1880.
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What did your Banzhaf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banzhaf. 31% of Banzhaf men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Banzhaf women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banzhaf were Tinner and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Tinner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Banzhaf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banzhaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banzhaf 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Banzhaf. 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 856 military records available for the last name Banzhaf. For the veterans among your Banzhaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banzhaf lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Banzhaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Banzhaf in 1946 was 43, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banzhaf 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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