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Banaken Family History

Banaken 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: Banken, Banker, Banales, Bakken, Banahan, Van Aken, Backen, Bankes

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Where is the Banaken family from?

You can see how Banaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banaken family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Banaken families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Banaken's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Banaken families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banaken 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 10 census records available for the last name Banaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banaken 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Banaken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Banaken. For the veterans among your Banaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banaken 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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