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Banisch Family History

Banisch 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: Benisch, Janisch, Banish, Hanisch, Baisch, Banis, Raisch, Barsch

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Where is the Banisch family from?

You can see how Banisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banisch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Banisch family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banisch's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Banisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banisch 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 106 census records available for the last name Banisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banisch 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Banisch. 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 74 military records available for the last name Banisch. For the veterans among your Banisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banisch lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Banisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Banisch in 1976 was 71, and 60 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banisch 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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