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Bannasch Family History

Bannasch 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: Hannasch, Baunach, Bagnasco, Banach, Baasch, Jannusch, Barasch

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Where is the Bannasch family from?

You can see how Bannasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannasch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bannasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bannasch families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bannasch's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Bannasch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannasch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bannasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bannasch. 25% of Bannasch men worked as a Shoe Worker and 43% of Bannasch women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bannasch were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • School
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Bannasch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Bannasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannasch 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Bannasch. 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 214 military records available for the last name Bannasch. For the veterans among your Bannasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannasch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Bannasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bannasch in 1956 was 64, and 51 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannasch 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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