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Banias Family History

Banias 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: Banis, Banyas, Banas, Bania, Banks, Banda, Danis, Barlas, Manis

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Where is the Banias family from?

You can see how Banias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Banias families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Banias's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Banias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banias 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 Banias ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Banias. 100% of Banias men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Banias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banias 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Banias. 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 59 military records available for the last name Banias. For the veterans among your Banias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banias lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Banias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Banias in 1970 was 65, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banias 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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