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Bantam Family History

Bantam 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: Banta, Banda, Ranta, Banton, Balsam, Barham, Hannam, Branham, Bonham

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Where is the Bantam family from?

You can see how Bantam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bantam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Bantam families living in Cumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bantam's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Bantam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bantam 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 Bantam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bantam. 50% of Bantam men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bantam women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Bantam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bantam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantam 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bantam. 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 Bantam. For the veterans among your Bantam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bantam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bantam in 1966 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantam 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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