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Baneck Family History

Baneck 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: Banick, Beck, Back, Bank, Panek, Baack, Danek, Bobeck, Banik, Van Eck

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Where is the Baneck family from?

You can see how Baneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baneck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baneck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Baneck families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Baneck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Baneck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baneck 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 Baneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baneck. 46% of Baneck men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Baneck women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baneck were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Baneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Baneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baneck 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Baneck. 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 39 military records available for the last name Baneck. For the veterans among your Baneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baneck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Baneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Baneck in 1966 was 88, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baneck 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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