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Baniss Family History

Baniss 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, Banish, Bass, Banks, Bliss, Danis, Biss, Banse, Bayliss, Manis

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Where is the Baniss family from?

You can see how Baniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baniss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baniss families were found in USA in 1840. In 1881 there was 1 Baniss family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baniss's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baniss families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baniss 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 50 census records available for the last name Baniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baniss 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Baniss. 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 7 military records available for the last name Baniss. For the veterans among your Baniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baniss lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Baniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Baniss in 1973 was 85, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baniss 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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