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Bainson Family History

Bainson 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: Brinson, Bahnson, Benson, Branson, Anson, Brinton, Banton, Hanson

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Where is the Bainson family from?

You can see how Bainson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bainson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Bainson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Bainson family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Bainson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bainson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Bainson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bainson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bainson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bainson. For the veterans among your Bainson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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