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Banfil Family History

Banfil 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: Panfil, Banfill, Basil, Bandi, Bandel, Bail, Banfield, Banis, Banik

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Where is the Banfil family from?

You can see how Banfil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banfil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Banfil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Banfil families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Banfil's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Banfil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banfil 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 184 census records available for the last name Banfil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banfil 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Banfil. 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 14 military records available for the last name Banfil. For the veterans among your Banfil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banfil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Banfil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Banfil in 1974 was 67, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banfil 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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