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Banham Family History

Banham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Banham in Norfolk. The placename is from Old English bēan ‘bean’ + hām ‘farm major estate’.

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


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Where is the Banham family from?

You can see how Banham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 434 Banham families living in Norfolk. This was about 24% of all the recorded Banham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Banham families in 1891.
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What did your Banham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banham. 9% of Banham men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Banham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banham were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Banham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banham 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Banham. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Banham. For the veterans among your Banham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Banham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Banham in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banham 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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