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Banz Family History

Banz Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place in Franconia so named or a topographic name from Old High German banz which denotes the administrative area of a tribe and is probably the origin of the placename. (Bavaria): from Middle High German banz denoting a barrel or drinking vessel which was used by reapers in the fields hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a farm laborer or a maker of such vessels. Compare Bantz .

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

Similar surnames: Bank, Bann, Band, Bang, Ban, Ranz, Ganz, Bean, Danz, Bunt

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Where is the Banz family from?

You can see how Banz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Banz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Banz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Banz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Banz families in 1911.

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What did your Banz ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Salesman
37%
Clerk
28%
Laborer
19%
Watchman
19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher
100%

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Census Records
There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banz 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Banz. 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 503 military records available for the last name Banz. For the veterans among your Banz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banz 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Banz. 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 503 military records available for the last name Banz. For the veterans among your Banz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Banz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Banz in 1962 was 89, and 77 in 2004.

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