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Bansch Family History

Bansch 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: Barsch, Basch, Bausch, Banach, Baasch, Baisch, Hansch, Bensch, Balch

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Where is the Bansch family from?

You can see how Bansch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bansch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bansch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Bansch families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Bansch's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Bansch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bansch 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 Bansch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bansch. 34% of Bansch men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Bansch women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bansch were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Bansch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Bansch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bansch 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Bansch. 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 234 military records available for the last name Bansch. For the veterans among your Bansch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bansch lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Bansch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bansch in 1951 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bansch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bansch 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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