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Banistor Family History

Banistor 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: Banister, Bannister, Bankston, Bristor, Pastor, Nestor, Bator, Banton

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Where is the Banistor family from?

You can see how Banistor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banistor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Banistor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Banistor family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banistor's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Banistor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banistor 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 43 census records available for the last name Banistor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banistor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Banistor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Banistor. For the veterans among your Banistor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banistor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banistor 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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