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Banyan Family History

Banyan 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: Bunyan, Banyas, Banyai, Bannan, Branyan, Bryan, Banda, Balan, Mannan

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Where is the Banyan family from?

You can see how Banyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Banyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Banyan families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Banyan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Banyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banyan 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 926 census records available for the last name Banyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banyan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Banyan. 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 131 military records available for the last name Banyan. For the veterans among your Banyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banyan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Banyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Banyan in 1958 was 32, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banyan 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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