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Banmeister Family History

Banmeister 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: Baumeister, Bannister, Burmeister, Hameister, Banister, Ballester

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Where is the Banmeister family from?

You can see how Banmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banmeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banmeister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Banmeister families living in Massachusetts. This was about 48% of all the recorded Banmeister's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Banmeister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Banmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banmeister 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Banmeister. 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 483 military records available for the last name Banmeister. For the veterans among your Banmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banmeister lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banmeister 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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