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Bantz Family History

Bantz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Banz and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bantz family from?

You can see how Bantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bantz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bantz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bantz families in 1891.
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What did your Bantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bantz. 21% of Bantz men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Bantz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bantz were Farming 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
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantz 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Bantz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bantz. For the veterans among your Bantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Bantz in 1955 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantz 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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