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Bandman Family History

Bandman Name 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: Sandman, Badman, Landman, Brandman, Hardman, Banda, Waldman, Backman

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Where is the Bandman family from?

You can see how Bandman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bandman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bandman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Bandman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bandman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bandman families in 1880.
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What did your Bandman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bandman. 17% of Bandman men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Bandman women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Bandman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandman 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Bandman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Bandman. For the veterans among your Bandman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bandman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bandman in 1967 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

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