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Banten Family History

Banten 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: Banton, Bunten, Baten, Hanten, Baeten, Batten, Basten, Barten, Banter

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Where is the Banten family from?

You can see how Banten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Banten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Banten families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banten's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Banten families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banten 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 Banten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banten. 100% of Banten women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Banten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Banten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banten 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Banten. 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 81 military records available for the last name Banten. For the veterans among your Banten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banten lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Banten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Banten in 1985 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banten 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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