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Banachowski Family History

Banachowski 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: Malachowski, Stachowski, Baranowski, Machowski, Banaszewski

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Where is the Banachowski family from?

You can see how Banachowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banachowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Banachowski families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Banachowski's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Banachowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banachowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banachowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sew Mak Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banachowski. 50% of Banachowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Banachowski women worked as a Sew Mak 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sew Mak Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Banachowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banachowski 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Banachowski. 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 67 military records available for the last name Banachowski. For the veterans among your Banachowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banachowski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Banachowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Banachowski in 1969 was 48, and 85 in 2003.

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