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Banick Family History

Banick Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Banik 2 Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Czech (Moravian) Baník Bánik or Banik 1 and Ukrainian and Rusyn Banyk (see Banik).

Americanized form of Slovenian and Slovak Banič Croatian and Serbian Banić (see Banic).

Compare Bannick. North German: probably a variant of Bannick.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Banick family from?

You can see how Banick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Banick families living in Cumberland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Banick's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Banick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banick 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 Banick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banick. 36% of Banick men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Banick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banick were Clerk and Student Nurse.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Student Nurse
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Banick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banick 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Banick. 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 246 military records available for the last name Banick. For the veterans among your Banick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banick lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Banick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Banick in 1944 was 31, and 88 in 2004.

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