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Bannach Family History

Bannach 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: Baunach, Banach, Barach, Bambach, Balbach, Hannasch, Hannah, Bannick

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Where is the Bannach family from?

You can see how Bannach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bannach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bannach families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bannach's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bannach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannach 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 Bannach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bannach. 32% of Bannach men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bannach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bannach were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Bannach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bannach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannach 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Bannach. 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 559 military records available for the last name Bannach. For the veterans among your Bannach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannach lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bannach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bannach in 1954 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bannach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannach 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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