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Banig Family History

Banig 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: Bang, Banis, Banik, Baig, Bania, Hanig, Wang, Yang, Kang, Tang

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Where is the Banig family from?

You can see how Banig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Banig families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Banig families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Banig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Banig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banig 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 Banig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banig. 100% of Banig men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Banig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Banig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banig 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Banig. 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 42 military records available for the last name Banig. For the veterans among your Banig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Banig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Banig in 1969 was 64, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banig 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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