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Bandura Family History

Bandura Surname Meaning

Polish (also Bańdura): unflattering nickname from bańdura ‘chatterer’.

Ukrainian: from bandura ‘bandore’

hence a metonymic occupational name for a musician.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Bandura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bandura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bandura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Bandura families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bandura's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bandura families in 1911.
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What did your Bandura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bandura. 40% of Bandura men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Farmers Son
    30%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bandura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandura 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Bandura. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 219 military records available for the last name Bandura. For the veterans among your Bandura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandura lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bandura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bandura in 1952 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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