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Banna Family History

Banna Surname Meaning

Bangladeshi and Indian (Rajasthan): Rajput name from Marwari banna a term used to denote courtiers close to (but not related to) the king. It was originally a caste name of the Mair or Mer tribe of the Rajputana who eventually acquired Rajput (warrior) status along with material prosperity due to their close relationship with royalty.

Muslim: from Egyptian Arabic banna ‘bricklayer mason’. Compare Albanna.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Banna family from?

You can see how Banna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Banna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Banna families living in Warwickshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Banna's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Banna families in 1891.
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What did your Banna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banna. 40% of Banna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Banna women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banna were Salesman and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Banna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banna 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Banna. 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 237 military records available for the last name Banna. For the veterans among your Banna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banna lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Banna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Banna in 1962 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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