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Banton Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Bampton a habitational name from one or more of the places so called.

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


Similar surnames: Benton, Manton, Branton, Panton, Barton, Baston, Dalton, Denton

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Where is the Banton family from?

You can see how Banton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Banton families living in Lancashire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Banton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Banton families in 1891.
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What did your Banton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banton. 12% of Banton men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Banton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banton were Brewers Clerk and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Brewers Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Banton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banton 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Banton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Banton. For the veterans among your Banton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banton lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Banton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Banton in 1943 was 24, and 60 in 2004.

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