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Banaitis Family History

Banaitis 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: Jonaitis, Masaitis, Banis, Anastas, Banales, Maniatis, Anastos

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Where is the Banaitis family from?

You can see how Banaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Banaitis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Banaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Banaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banaitis 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 30 census records available for the last name Banaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banaitis 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Banaitis. 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 51 military records available for the last name Banaitis. For the veterans among your Banaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banaitis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Banaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Banaitis in 1966 was 66, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banaitis 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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