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Bandau Family History

Bandau 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: Banda, Landau, Sandau, Brandau, Bandi, Landa, Kanda, Bandel, Sandhu

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Where is the Bandau family from?

You can see how Bandau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bandau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bandau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bandau families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bandau's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bandau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bandau 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 51 census records available for the last name Bandau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandau 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bandau. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bandau. For the veterans among your Bandau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandau lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Bandau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bandau in 1975 was 76, and 80 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bandau 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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