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Banger Family History

Banger Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): shortened form of Barringer (see Berringer). It is pronounced as if spelled Bainger.

This surname is also found in India where it is probably of Anglo-Indian origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Banger family from?

You can see how Banger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Banger families living in Dorset. This was about 23% of all the recorded Banger's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Banger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banger 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 Banger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banger. 74% of Banger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%

What Banger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Banger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banger 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Banger. 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 Banger. For the veterans among your Banger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Banger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Banger in 1965 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banger 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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