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Banto Family History

Banto 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, Canto, Bando, Santo, Bango, Barto, Banta, Banko, Basto, Bento

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Where is the Banto family from?

You can see how Banto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Banto families living in California. This was about 64% of all the recorded Banto's in USA. California had the highest population of Banto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banto 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 Banto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banto. 50% of Banto men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Banto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Banto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banto 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Banto. 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 173 military records available for the last name Banto. For the veterans among your Banto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banto lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Banto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Banto in 1967 was 53, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banto 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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