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Banclay Family History

Banclay 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: Barclay, Balay, Ballay, Maclay, Bailey, Manley, Hanley, Barley, Barca

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Where is the Banclay family from?

You can see how Banclay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banclay family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Banclay families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Banclay families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Banclay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Banclay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banclay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Banclay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banclay 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 Banclay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Banclay. For the veterans among your Banclay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banclay lifespan?

Average Banclay life expectancy in 1978 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banclay 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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