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Banit Family History

Banit 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, Banet, Bandt, Bain, Ban, Bank, Batt, Basil

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Where is the Banit family from?

You can see how Banit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Banit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Banit family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Banit's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Banit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banit 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 90 census records available for the last name Banit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banit 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Banit. 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 13 military records available for the last name Banit. For the veterans among your Banit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Banit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Banit in 1973 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banit 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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