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Bani Family History

Bani 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: Ban, Bank, Bandi, Bai, Bann, Banz, Band, Bang, Zani, Tani

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Where is the Bani family from?

You can see how Bani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bani family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bani families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 17 Bani families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Bani's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bani families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bani 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 Bani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bani. 100% of Bani men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Bani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bani 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Bani. 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 139 military records available for the last name Bani. For the veterans among your Bani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bani lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bani in 1965 was 86, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bani 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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