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Banisky Family History

Banisky 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: Barsky, Lansky, Banis, Banik, Dansky, Bransky, Sarisky, Banicki

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Where is the Banisky family from?

You can see how Banisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Banisky family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Banisky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Banisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banisky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banisky. 100% of Banisky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Banisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banisky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Banisky. 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 50 military records available for the last name Banisky. For the veterans among your Banisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banisky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Banisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Banisky in 1959 was 28, and 85 in 2003.

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