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Banovitz Family History

Banovitz 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: Benowitz, Janowitz, Labovitz, Kanitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Jacobitz

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Where is the Banovitz family from?

You can see how Banovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Banovitz families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Banovitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Banovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banovitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Banovitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Banovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banovitz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Banovitz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Banovitz. For the veterans among your Banovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banovitz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Banovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Banovitz in 1945 was 43, and 87 in 2003.

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