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Banffy Family History

Banffy 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: Baney, Baffa, Bandy, Bruffy, Bankey, Ban, Bank, Bailey, Bandi, Manley

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Where is the Banffy family from?

You can see how Banffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banffy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Banffy family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Banffy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Banffy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banffy 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 43 census records available for the last name Banffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banffy 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Banffy. 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 50 military records available for the last name Banffy. For the veterans among your Banffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banffy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Banffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Banffy in 1973 was 87, and 58 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banffy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banffy 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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