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Bansen Family History

Bansen 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: Banse, Gansen, Bensen, Jansen, Bahnsen, Hansen, Banken, Benson

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Where is the Bansen family from?

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

What did your Bansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bansen. 46% of Bansen 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Bansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bansen 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Bansen. 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 167 military records available for the last name Bansen. For the veterans among your Bansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bansen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bansen in 1966 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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