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Bannester Family History

Bannester Surname Meaning

see Bannister.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bannester family from?

You can see how Bannester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bannester families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 14 Bannester families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bannester's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bannester families in 1891.
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What did your Bannester ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bannester. 50% of Bannester men worked as an Insurance Clerk and 80% of Bannester women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bannester were Heavy Rullyman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Insurance Clerk
    50%
  • Heavy Rullyman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Box Maker Cardboard
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bannester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannester 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Bannester. 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 163 military records available for the last name Bannester. For the veterans among your Bannester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannester lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Bannester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bannester in 1967 was 74, and 91 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannester 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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