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Bandish Family History

Bandish 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: Banish, Bandi, Banis, Standish, Barish, Brandis, Bowdish, Danish

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Where is the Bandish family from?

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

What did your Bandish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bandish. 53% of Bandish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bandish women worked as a Packer. .

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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
    53%
  • Welder
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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What Bandish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Bandish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandish 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bandish. 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 159 military records available for the last name Bandish. For the veterans among your Bandish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bandish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bandish in 1963 was 86, and 90 in 2003.

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