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Banz Name Meaning

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 place name. In 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.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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Banz Family Origin

Where is the Banz family from?

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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 the 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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Banz Family Occupations

What did your Banz ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Banz occupation in the USA was Laborer. 22% of Banz's were Laborers. A less common occupation for the Banz family was Drives A Beer Wagon. Laborer, Carpenter and Cook On River were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Banz.

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  • Laborer

    22%

  • Carpenter

    11%

  • Cook On River

    11%

  • Drives A Beer Wagon

    11%

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

Banz Historical Records

What Banz family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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 Card

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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Banz Life Expectancy

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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