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Banys Family History

Banys 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: Banks, Banos, Banis, Banyas, Banes, Banas, Bays, Bangs, Ban, Barnes

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Where is the Banys family from?

You can see how Banys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banys family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Banys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Banys families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Banys's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Banys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banys 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 Banys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Purification Process and Art Silk Warper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banys. 50% of Banys men worked as a Cotton Purification Process and 100% of Banys women worked as an Art Silk Warper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Purification Process
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Art Silk Warper
    100%

What Banys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Banys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banys 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Banys. 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 22 military records available for the last name Banys. For the veterans among your Banys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banys lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Banys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Banys in 1966 was 66, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banys 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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