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Banister Family History

Banister Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Bannister.

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


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Where is the Banister family from?

You can see how Banister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 312 Banister families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Banister's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Banister families in 1891.
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What did your Banister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banister. 19% of Banister men worked as a Gardener and 72% of Banister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banister were Retired and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer (working)
    13%
  • Retired
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Banister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banister 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 Banister. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Banister. For the veterans among your Banister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banister lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Banister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Banister in 1946 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banister 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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