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Banist Family History

Banist 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, Banks, Danis, Banse, Manis, Baust, Baris, Angst, Banos

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Where is the Banist family from?

You can see how Banist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Banist family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Banist's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Banist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banist 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 37 census records available for the last name Banist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banist 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Banist. 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 1 military records available for the last name Banist. For the veterans among your Banist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banist lifespan?

Average Banist life expectancy in 1989 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banist 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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