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Banh Family History

Banh Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Bành): from the Chinese surname 彭 see Peng

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Banh family from?

You can see how Banh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Banh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Banh families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Banh's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Banh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banh. 100% of Banh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Banh women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Banh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Banh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banh 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Banh. 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 28 military records available for the last name Banh. For the veterans among your Banh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banh lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Banh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Banh in 1982 was 67, and 60 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banh 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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