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Baensch Family History

Baensch 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: Bensch, Bench, Rensch, Barsch, Mensch, Basch, Bausch, Baunach

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Where is the Baensch family from?

You can see how Baensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baensch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baensch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Baensch families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Baensch's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Baensch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baensch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baensch 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Baensch. 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 317 military records available for the last name Baensch. For the veterans among your Baensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baensch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Baensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baensch in 1969 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baensch 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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