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Banaski Family History

Banaski 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: Baranski, Janoski, Banasik, Banas, Janeski, Kanski, Tanski, Banicki

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Where is the Banaski family from?

You can see how Banaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Banaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Banaski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Banaski's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Banaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banaski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banaski. 60% of Banaski 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
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%
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What Banaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Banaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banaski 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Banaski. 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 80 military records available for the last name Banaski. For the veterans among your Banaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banaski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Banaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Banaski in 1964 was 64, and 68 in 2003.

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