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Birth
Franz Banz was born on 1927.
Siblings
Franz had 6 siblings: Alois Banz-Davidova, Schosi Peter-Banz and .
Spouse
Franz married Charlotte Banz (born Banz-Rebsamen) on 1957, at age 30 in .
Charlotte was born on 1932.
They had 4 children.
Death
Franz passed away on 2012, at age 85.
Franz Banz-Rebsamen was born in 1927.
Franz passed away in 2012, at age 85.
He was buried in Friedhof Inwil, Inwil, Kanton Luzern, Switzerland.
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Birth
Franz Xaveri Banz was born on 1813, in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1813, in .
Siblings
Franz had 2 siblings.
Spouse
Franz married Catharina Banz (born Unternährer).
Catharina was born on 1832, in .
They had 6 children: Franz Josef Banz, Sigfried Banz and .
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
His occupations were and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1884, at age 71 in .
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Birth
Franz Josef Banz was born on 1861, in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1861, in .
Siblings
Franz had 5 siblings: Hermann Banz, Siegfried Banz and .
Spouse
Franz married Maria Banz (born Jenni) on 1897, at age 35 in .
Maria was born on 1869, in .
They had 4 children: Hermann Banz and .
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
He lived in .
He lived in 2 more places.
His occupation was a .
Death
Franz passed away of on 1928, at age 67 in .
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Birth
Franz Banz was born on 1844, in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1844, in .
Siblings
Franz had 8 siblings: Joseph Nicolaus Banz, Jacob Banz and .
Spouse
Franz married (Maria) Magdalena Banz (born Wicki) on 1870, at age 25 in .
(Maria) was born on 1842, in .
They had 8 children: Maria Wüest (born Banz), Rosa Galliker (born Banz) and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1903, at age 59 in .
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Birth
Franz Xaveri Banz was born on 1813, in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1813, in .
Siblings
Franz had 2 sisters: Anna Maria Banz and .
Spouse
Franz married Catharina / Katharina Banz (born Unternährer) on 1860, at age 46 in .
Catharina was born on 1832, in .
They had 6 children: Hermann Banz, Franz Josef Banz and .
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
His occupations were and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1884, at age 71 in .
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Birth
Franz Banz was born on 1844, in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1844, in .
Siblings
Franz had 8 siblings: Joseph Nicolaus Banz, Jacob Banz and .
Spouse
Franz married Maria Magdalena* Banz (born Wicki) on 1870, at age 25 in .
Maria was born on 1842, in .
They had 8 children: Maria Banz, Rosa Banz and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1903, at age 59 in .
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Birth
Franz Christoph Heinrich Banz was born on 1906, in .
Siblings
Franz had 3 siblings: Mathilde Cathrine Angelika Frydendall (born Banz) and .
Spouse
Franz married Louise Banz (born Jensen).
Louise was born on 1907, in .
They had one child.
Death
Franz passed away of on 1940, at age 34 in .
He was buried in .
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Birth
Franz Xaver Banz was born on 1895.
Siblings
Franz had 4 siblings: Anna Spieler-Banz and 3 other siblings.
Spouse
Franz married Marie Banz (born Banz-Burri).
Marie was born on 1903.
They had 4 children: Franz Banz and .
Death
Franz passed away in 1978, at age 83.
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Birth
Franz Xaveri Banz was born on 1813, in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1813, in .
Spouse
Franz married Catharina Banz (born Unternaehrer) on 1860, at age 46 in .
Catharina was born on 1832, in .
They had 6 children: Siegfried Banz, Franz Josef Banz and .
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
His occupations were and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1884, at age 71 in .
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Birth
Franz Josef Banz was born on 1861, in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1861, in .
Siblings
Franz had 5 siblings: Siegfried Banz, Hermann Banz and .
Spouse
Franz married Maria Banz (born Jenni) on 1897, at age 35 in .
Maria was born on 1869, in .
They had 4 children: Josef Banz and .
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
He lived in .
He lived in 2 more places.
His occupation was a .
Death
Franz passed away on 1928, at age 67 in .
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Birth
Franz Joseph Jakob Banz was born on 1802, in .
Siblings
Franz had 5 siblings: Anna Maria Renggli (born Banz), Anna Maria Barbara Katharina Banz and .
Death
Franz passed away.
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Birth
Franz BANZ was born in 1764, in .
Siblings
Franz had 3 siblings: Anna Maria BANZ and .
Spouse
Franz married Barbara BANZ (born Portman) on 1803, at age 39.
Barbara was born in 1778, in .
They had 6 children: Anna Maria Schindelholz (born Banz), Barbara Portmann (born BANZ) and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1847, at age 83 in .
He was buried in .
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Birth
Franz Josef Banz was born on 1908.
Siblings
Franz had 12 siblings: Emil Banz, Walter Banz and .
Spouse
Franz married Unknown Banz (born Bücheler).
They had 2 children.
Death
Franz passed away on 1989, at age 81.
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Birth
Franz Banz was born on 1801, in .
Siblings
Franz had 9 siblings: Petrus Panz, Magdalena Stöckl (born Panz) and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1836, at age 35 in .
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Birth
Franz Banz was born on 1801, in .
Siblings
Franz had 14 siblings: Michael Banz, Leopold Banz and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1836, at age 35 in .
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Spouse
Franz Banz married Susanne Banz.
Death
Franz passed away on 1926.
Newspaper
MA.
Publication
Sep 19 1926 - Vienna, Austria.
"...M. Alexander, 4 yeats.
Funeral services at the Home, 108 Revere st..
Monday, Sept. 20, at 11 o'clock. Relatives
and friends invited.
BANZ-Sept. 17. Franz, husband of Susanne
Banz. Services from his late restdence, 197
Relatives and sindale, Monday at 2 pm
invited. Burial private.
BEANE-1a New Haven /..."
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Birth
Franz Banz was born on 1813, in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1813, in .
Siblings
Franz had 11 siblings: Josephus Antonius Banz, Magdalena Wicki (born Banz) and .
Spouse
Franz married Catharina Banz (born Unternährer) on 1860, at age 46 in .
Catharina was born on 1832, in .
They had 6 children: Franz Josef Banz, Sigfried Banz and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1884, at age 71 in .
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Birth
Franz Banz was born in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1764, in .
Siblings
Franz had 3 siblings: Anna Maria Banz and .
Spouse
Franz married Barbara Banz (born Portmann) on 1803, in .
They had 6 children: Anna Maria Catharina Barbara Banz, Joseph Franziscus Jakobus Banz and .
Death
Franz passed away on 1847.
He was buried in .
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Birth
Franz Josef Banz was born on 1861, in .
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1861, in .
Siblings
Franz had 5 siblings: Sigfried Banz, Hermann Banz and .
Spouse
Franz married Marie Banz (born Jenni).
Marie was born in 1869.
They had one daughter: Rosa Banz.
Death
Franz passed away on 1928, at age 67 in .
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Birth
Franciscus Banz was born on 1825, in .
Baptism
Franciscus was baptized on 1825, in .
Siblings
Franciscus had 7 siblings: Joannes Banz, Joseph Banz and .
Death
Franciscus passed away on 1826, at age less than one.
He was buried in .
Germany, Hesse Marriage Index, 1849-1931
Birth
Franz Banz was born on 1852, in .
Spouse
Franz married Margaretha Elisabetha Seibert on 1877, at age 25 in .
Filae Family Trees
Birth
Franz BANZ was born on 1813, in .
Spouse
Franz married Catharina UNTERNÄHRER on 1860, at age 46 in .
Catharina was born on 1832, in .
Death
Franz passed away circa 1884, at age 70.
Massachusetts, Boston Resident Lists
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1852.
Personal Info
Franz lived circa 1916, in , Massachusetts.
Massachusetts, Boston Resident Lists
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1852.
Personal Info
Franz lived circa 1924, in , Massachusetts.
Massachusetts, Boston Resident Lists
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1852.
Personal Info
Franz lived circa 1922, in , Massachusetts.
Massachusetts, Boston Resident Lists
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1852.
Personal Info
Franz lived circa 1917, in , Massachusetts.
US Naturalization Records, New England, 1791-1906
Birth
Franz Banz was born in 1852, in .
Austria-Hungary, Roman Catholic Indexes, 1612-1966
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1867.
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
Death
Franz was buried in 1945, in .
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)
Summary
Legal notice of marriage between Franz BanZ and Margaretha Elisabetha Seibert.
Spouse
Franz married Margaretha Elisabetha Seibert in , Massachusetts.
Personal Info
Franz lived in , Massachusetts.
Newspaper
The Boston Post.
Publication
Jun 6 1895 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
"...Justices of the Superior Court next to be
holden at Bostot, within and for the county of
Suffolk: Respectfully libels and represents FRANZ
BANZ of Bosten, in sald county, that he was law.
fully married to MARGARETHA ELISABETHA
SEIBERT of Neu-Jsenburg, Hessia, Germany, now
to..."
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)
Summary
A list of Mr. and Mrs. couples and individuals attending a community event.
Spouse
Franz married Unknown Banz.
Newspaper
The Boston Globe.
Publication
Nov 27 1900 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
"...Faul
Mr John M Sperry
Mrs Schmidt
Mr & Mrs Geo Rest
Mr & Mrs Chas Coltler
& Mrs Recknagel
& Mrs Carl Brown
Mr August Heerde
Mr & Mrs Franz Banz
Mr & Mrs I Sehworer
Mr & Mrs II Bossart
STOCK MARKET.
Prices Generally Higher
and Firmer.
But the Net Gain for the Day
Was Not Very..."
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)
Summary
German Order of Harugari holds annual meeting and convention in Fitchburg, electing new officers and conducting business.
Personal Info
Franz lived on 1924, in , Massachusetts.
Newspaper
The Boston Globe.
Publication
Sep 25 1924 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
"...annual election of officers,
which resulted. as follows:
Willitm
Rossman, Dayton, O, president: Louis
Hoffnauer, Boston, deputy: Franz Banz,
Boston, secretary; George H. Gebauer,
Buffalo, N Y, treasurer; Charles Widener,
Dayton, O, field marshal, Louis
Relch, Boston...."
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)
Summary
Franz Banz files for divorce from Margaretha Elisabetha Seibert, alleging adultery and desertion.
Personal Info
Franz lived on 1895, in , Massachusetts.
Newspaper
The Boston Post.
Publication
Jun 17 1895 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
"...Justices of the Superior Court next to be
holden at Bostor, within and for the county of
Suffolk: Respectfully libels and represents FRANZ
BANZ of Boston, in said county, that he was law., Germany, now
SEIBERT of Neu-Jsenburg.
by your libellant supposed to be of..."
Germany, Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898
Birth
Franz Banz was born on 1852.
Baptism
Franz was baptized on 1852, in .
Personal Info
Franz lived in 1852, in .
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Summary
Mr. and Mrs. Wes Sojkn and Misses Darlene and Blanche Havel, and Mr. Franz Banz were Sunday evening guests at the Wm. Meeks home.
Newspaper
Evening Journal.
Publication
Jan 12 1928 - Washington, Washington, Iowa, United States.
"...Meeks and.wileer. In Riversid: Sutidan m
Mr. and.afrs. Wes Sojkn and Miss
Darlene, Miss Blanche Havel, Alt..
and Mrs Jahn Rath and Mr. Franz
Banz vereuntermialued, Sunday eye.
ning at the Wm. Meeks home. :. :
Wilson
Coal
LET US SUGGEST
That if your Coal supply is..."
New York Castle Garden Immigrants
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1852, in .
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
He lived in , New York.
His occupation was a .
New York Castle Garden Immigrants
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1852, in .
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
His occupation was a .
Germans Immigrating to the United States
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1852, in .
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
He lived in .
His occupation was a .
Germans Immigrating to the United States
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1852, in .
Personal Info
Franz lived in .
He lived in , New York.
His occupation was a .
Austria, Vienna, Catholic Church Records
Baptism
Franz Xaver Banz was baptized in 1801, in .
Austria, Vienna, Catholic Church Records
Baptism
Franz Xaver Banz was baptized in 1831, in .
Ellis Island and Other New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Birth
Franz Banz was born circa 1852, in .
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Franz Banz name variations
- Franz Bantz
- Frantz Banz
- Frans Banz
- Frans Bantz
- Frans Banze
- Frantz Banze
- Franz Banze
- Frans Bantze
- Frantz Bantze
- Franz Bantze
Franz Banz in other languages
- Chinese (Simplified): 弗朗茨 班茨 (Fúlǎngcí Bānzì)
- Czech: František Banz
- French: François Banz
- Hungarian: Banz Ferenc
- Italian: Francesco Banz
- Japanese: フランツ バンツ (Furantsu Bantsu)
- Polish: Franciszek Banz
- Spanish: Francisco Banz
- Swedish: Frans Banz
- Ukrainian: Франц Банц (Frants Bants)
Where did most people named Franz Banz come from?
- USA 35%
- Switzerland 32%
- Germany 26%
- Austria 7%
Franz | First name meaning
Franz stems from the Old High German word "Franko," meaning "a Frank" or "Frenchman." This root identifies someone belonging to the Frankish people, a powerful Germanic tribe that dominated much of Western Europe in the early Middle Ages. The name evolved through Proto-Germanic *frankaz, also linked to the javelin or axe used by the Franks, suggesting a possible secondary meaning of "free" or "bold," though the tribal association is primary. The transformation from Franko to Franz involved typical Germanic sound shifts and shortening processes. Franz originated in areas where Frankish influence was strong, particularly in what is now Germany and Austria. It became a popular given name during the medieval period and remained so throughout the centuries, especially in German-speaking countries. Its use spread with German migration and cultural influence. Common diminutives include Franzi and Franzl. The name has maintained consistent usage without major popularity spikes or declines, reflecting its solid historical roots.
Banz
| Last name meaning The surname Banz has its historical roots primarily in Germany, where it is believed to have originated as a diminutive or variant of the name "Banz," which itself may derive from the Middle High German word "banz," meaning "to bind" or "to tie." This suggests that the name could have originally been associated with occupations related to binding or fastening, possibly indicating a role in crafts or trades such as weaving or leatherworking. Over time, the surname Banz has been documented in various regions of Germany, particularly in areas with a strong artisan tradition, reflecting the social roles and skills of those who bore the name. The surname may also carry connotations of strength or resilience, traits that would have been valued in the communities where it was prevalent.
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