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Banch Family History

Banch 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: Balch, Bach, Bench, Branch, Ranch, Blanch, Basch, Barch, Bauch, Bunch

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Where is the Banch family from?

You can see how Banch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Banch families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banch's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Banch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Banch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banch. 22% of Banch men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Banch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banch were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Banch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banch 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Banch. 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 291 military records available for the last name Banch. For the veterans among your Banch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Banch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Banch in 1966 was 85, and 91 in 2000.

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