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Banina Family History

Banina 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: Bania, Bain, Hanna, Banda, Babin, Kalina, Barna, Bann, Farina, Manna

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Where is the Banina family from?

You can see how Banina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banina family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Banina families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Banina's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Banina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Banina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banina 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Banina. 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 5 military records available for the last name Banina. For the veterans among your Banina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banina lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Banina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Banina in 1968 was 65, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banina 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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