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Banhaw Family History

Banhaw 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: Bashaw, Banda, Bachar, Barham, Bagshaw, Branham, Bonham, Bansal

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Where is the Banhaw family from?

You can see how Banhaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banhaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Banhaw family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Banhaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Banhaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banhaw 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 Banhaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banhaw. 100% of Banhaw women worked as a Household 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

  • Household Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Banhaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banhaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Banhaw. 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 Banhaw. For the veterans among your Banhaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banhaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banhaw 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 Banhaw

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