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Banber Family History

Banber 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: Barber, Banker, Banner, Bamber, Baber, Bander, Banter, Mander, Baker

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Where is the Banber family from?

You can see how Banber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Banber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Banber families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Banber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Banber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banber 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 Banber ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Banber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banber 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Banber. 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 32 military records available for the last name Banber. For the veterans among your Banber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banber lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banber 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banber

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