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Banis Family History

Banis Surname Meaning

Greek: status name from Turkish bani ‘founder’ from Arabic bāni.

Altered form of Lithuanian Banys: from a vernacular form of the personal name Benediktas Latin Benedictus (see Benedict).

Dutch: habitational name from the farm name De Banis in Overijssel.

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


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You can see how Banis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Banis families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Banis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Banis families in 1891.
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What did your Banis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banis. 100% of Banis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Banis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banis 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Banis. 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 367 military records available for the last name Banis. For the veterans among your Banis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Banis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Banis in 1953 was 46, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banis 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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