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Bandza Family History

Bandza 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: Banda, Bandi, Landa, Kanda, Bandel, Banz, Badia, Band, Handa, Bando

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Where is the Bandza family from?

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

What did your Bandza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bandza. 60% of Bandza men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Bandza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandza 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bandza. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bandza. For the veterans among your Bandza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandza lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bandza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bandza in 1966 was 52, and 68 in 2000.

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