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Banoff Family History

Banoff 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: Danoff, Janoff, Kanoff, Banos, Boff, Granoff, Tarnoff, Boroff, Beloff

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Where is the Banoff family from?

You can see how Banoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Banoff family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Banoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Banoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banoff. 50% of Banoff 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Banoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banoff 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Banoff. 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 48 military records available for the last name Banoff. For the veterans among your Banoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Banoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Banoff in 1967 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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