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Banen Family History

Banen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bann, Banes, Baney, Hanen, Bane, Baten, Banet, Baenen, Banez, Baden

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Where is the Banen family from?

You can see how Banen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Banen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Banen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Banen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Banen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Banen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banen 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Banen. 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 89 military records available for the last name Banen. For the veterans among your Banen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Banen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Banen in 1959 was 36, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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