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Banin Family History

Banin 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: Bain, Babin, Bann, Banis, Banik, Bunin, Bazin, Balin, Bania, Branin

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Where is the Banin family from?

You can see how Banin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Banin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Banin family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Banin's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Banin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Banin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banin. 50% of Banin men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Banin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Banin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banin 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Banin. 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 80 military records available for the last name Banin. For the veterans among your Banin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Banin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Banin in 1969 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banin 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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