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Banal Family History

Banal 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: Canal, Bansal, Baral, Bakal, Badal, Banas, Baal, Ban, Bank, Beal

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Where is the Banal family from?

You can see how Banal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Banal family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Banal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Banal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banal 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 Banal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banal. 100% of Banal men worked as a Miner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Banal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banal 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Banal. 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 90 military records available for the last name Banal. For the veterans among your Banal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Banal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Banal in 1954 was 35, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banal 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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