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Bannay Family History

Bannay 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: Hannay, Bannan, Hanna, Banda, Mannan, Barna, Bann, Barnaby, Binney

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Where is the Bannay family from?

You can see how Bannay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bannay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Bannay families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bannay's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bannay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Bannay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannay 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bannay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bannay. For the veterans among your Bannay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bannay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bannay in 1972 was 70, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bannay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannay 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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