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Bans Family History

Bans Surname Meaning

see Banns.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bans family from?

You can see how Bans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bans families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bans's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bans families in 1891.
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What did your Bans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bans. 100% of Bans 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Bans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bans 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Bans. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bans. For the veterans among your Bans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bans in 1967 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bans 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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