This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Banim family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Banim Family History

Banim 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, Banik, Bania, Baim, Ganim, Bain, Ban, Bank, Basil, Bandi

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Banim family from?

You can see how Banim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Banim families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Banim families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Banim's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Banim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Banim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Banim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banim census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Banim

Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Banim. 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.

View all Banim immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Banim. For the veterans among your Banim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Banim military records

You've only scratched the surface of Banim family history

Discover More

What is the average Banim lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Banim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Banim in 1968 was 78, and 66 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banim 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Banim family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial