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Banley Family History

Banley 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: Bailey, Manley, Hanley, Barley, Bagley, Bazley, Baney, Bakley, Badley

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Where is the Banley family from?

You can see how Banley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Banley families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Banley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Banley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banley 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 Banley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banley 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Banley. 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 137 military records available for the last name Banley. For the veterans among your Banley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Banley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Banley in 1966 was 71, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banley 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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