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Bantler Family History

Bantler 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: Bandler, Bantle, Bentler, Banter, Sandler, Butler, Ganter, Panter

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Where is the Bantler family from?

You can see how Bantler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Bantler families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Bantler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bantler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bantler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bantler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Bantler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantler 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bantler. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bantler. For the veterans among your Bantler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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