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Banze Family History

Banze 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: Banse, Banz, Baize, Baze, Bane, Bange, Banke, Barre, Cane, Ban

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Where is the Banze family from?

You can see how Banze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banze family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Banze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Banze families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Banze's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Banze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banze 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 Banze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banze. 50% of Banze men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Banze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Banze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banze 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Banze. 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 98 military records available for the last name Banze. For the veterans among your Banze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banze lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Banze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Banze in 1963 was 74, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banze 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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