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Banashak Family History

Banashak 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: Banaszak, Banasiak, Banahan, Banaszek, Banasik, Bagshaw, Anastas

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Where is the Banashak family from?

You can see how Banashak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banashak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Banashak family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banashak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Banashak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banashak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banashak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banashak. 100% of Banashak 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 126 census records available for the last name Banashak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banashak 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Banashak. 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 72 military records available for the last name Banashak. For the veterans among your Banashak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banashak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Banashak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Banashak in 1955 was 37, and 87 in 2002.

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