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Banjak Family History

Banjak 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: Bank, Barak, Banda, Bizjak, Banik, Bajaj, Bansal, Banyas, Manak

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Where is the Banjak family from?

You can see how Banjak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banjak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Banjak family living in Hawaii. This was about 17% of all the recorded Banjak's in USA. Hawaii and 5 other states had the highest population of Banjak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banjak 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 Banjak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banjak. 100% of Banjak 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 Banjak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Banjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banjak 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Banjak. 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 43 military records available for the last name Banjak. For the veterans among your Banjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banjak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Banjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Banjak in 1974 was 67, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banjak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banjak 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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