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Banyay Family History

Banyay 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: Banyas, Banyai, Banda, Bunyan, Bansal, Baney, Benway, Banta, Balay

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Where is the Banyay family from?

You can see how Banyay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banyay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Banyay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Banyay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Banyay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banyay 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 Banyay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bench Work
    100%

What Banyay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Banyay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banyay 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 Banyay. 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 42 military records available for the last name Banyay. For the veterans among your Banyay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banyay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Banyay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Banyay in 1973 was 52, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banyay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banyay 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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