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Banakas Family History

Banakas 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: Banks, Barabas, Tanaka, Barakat, Banales, Bakas, Banyas, Banegas

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Where is the Banakas family from?

You can see how Banakas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banakas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Banakas family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Banakas's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Banakas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banakas 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 46 census records available for the last name Banakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banakas 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Banakas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Banakas. For the veterans among your Banakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banakas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Banakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Banakas in 1966 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banakas 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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