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Banerra Family History

Banerra 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: Barra, Manera, Becerra, Bandura, Bandera, Berra, Acerra, Bangura

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Where is the Banerra family from?

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

In 1940, Owner Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banerra. 100% of Banerra men worked as an Owner Operator.

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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

  • Owner Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Banerra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banerra 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Banerra. 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 Banerra. For the veterans among your Banerra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banerra lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banerra

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