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Baniel Family History

Baniel 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: Daniel, Bandel, Faniel, Mandel, Basil, Angel, Babel, Lanier, Mantel

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Where is the Baniel family from?

You can see how Baniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baniel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Baniel families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Baniel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Baniel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baniel 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 Baniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baniel. 79% of Baniel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Baniel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baniel were Salesman and 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
    79%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Baniel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baniel 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Baniel. 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 216 military records available for the last name Baniel. For the veterans among your Baniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baniel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baniel in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baniel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baniel 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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