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Banziger Family History

Banziger 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: Danziger, Benziger, Balsiger, Benzinger, Zwanziger, Nafziger

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Where is the Banziger family from?

You can see how Banziger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banziger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banziger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Banziger families living in Connecticut. This was about 83% of all the recorded Banziger's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Banziger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banziger 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 Banziger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banziger. 100% of Banziger women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Banziger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Banziger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banziger 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Banziger. 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 39 military records available for the last name Banziger. For the veterans among your Banziger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banziger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Banziger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Banziger in 1966 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banziger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banziger 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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