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Banzhoff Family History

Banzhoff 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: Langhoff, Benshoff, Benchoff, Banzhaf, Van Hoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff

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Where is the Banzhoff family from?

You can see how Banzhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banzhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banzhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Banzhoff families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banzhoff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Banzhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banzhoff 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 Banzhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banzhoff. 100% of Banzhoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Banzhoff women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Banzhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Banzhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banzhoff 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Banzhoff. 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 97 military records available for the last name Banzhoff. For the veterans among your Banzhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banzhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Banzhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Banzhoff in 1963 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banzhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banzhoff 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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